Recipe courtesy of Aaron McCargo Jr.

Wine Poached Seckel Pears

Name: Wine Poached Seckel Pears
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle Merlot, divided; 1 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 Seckel pears, peeled; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Fresh mint leaves, chiffonade, optional

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Level: Easy
Total: 55 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

1 bottle Merlot, divided

1 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 cup sugar

6 Seckel pears, peeled

1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream

Fresh mint leaves, chiffonade, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, whisk together Merlot (reserving 2 cups), star anise, cinnamon stick, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
Add pears and remaining 2 cups of Merlot. Allow pears to cook in the wine and flavorings, simmering at a low boil.
In a small bowl, whisk together mascarpone, sugar, and cream. Add fresh mint, if desired.
Place a dollop of mascarpone cheese onto each plate. Top with 1 or 2 pears and serve.