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Wine Poached Seckel Pears
- Level: Easy
- Total: 55 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 45 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 55 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 45 min
- 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
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.
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