Poached Pears
Honey, cinnamon and citrus combine to give these pears a sweet and fabulous flavor. This dish makes a lovely dessert for Passover celebrations.
Ingredients
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6 cups sweet, red pesach wine
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2/3 cup honey
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2/3 cup sugar
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6 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 cup orange juice
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4 cinnamon sticks
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6 medium firm, ripe pears
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1 tablespoon orange zest, for garnish
Directions
1.
Combine wine, honey, lemon juice, orange juice and cinnamon sticks in a sauce pot and bring to a simmer.
2.
While the poaching liquid heats, peel the pears in straight, continuous strokes from the stem end to the base using a Y-shaped peeler. Cut a small slice from the bottom of each pear so that they can stand upright.
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Add pears to liquid, cover the pot, and simmer, turning occasionally, until the pears start to become tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and allow pears to cool in the poaching liquid, approximately 1 hour. Serve immediately, or for darker coloration, transfer to refrigeration for up to 24 hours, turning the pears occasionally.
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To serve, pool poaching liquid as desired in center of dessert plate or shallow bowl. Stand pear in the center of the plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon orange zest.
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