Poached Pears In Wine
4 Bosc pears -- firm * see : note 1 bottle Zinfandel wine 1 c sugar 1 1/2 c water 6 peppercorns 1 vanilla bean 1/3 lb Gorgonzola dolce 1/4 c pecans, toasted -- coarsely : chopped P...
Ingredients
- 4bosc pears -- firm * see
- 1cup sugar
- 11/2 c water
- 6peppercorns
- 1vanilla bean
- 1/3lbgorgonzola dolce
- 1/4cup pecans, toasted -- coarsely
Directions
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4 Bosc pears -- firm * see : note 1 bottle Zinfandel wine 1 c sugar 1 1/2 c water 6 peppercorns 1 vanilla bean 1/3 lb Gorgonzola dolce 1/4 c
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In a large saucepan, add all of the ingredients except the pears and bring to a boil
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Reduce the heat and add the pears, and simmer until the pears are tender, yet slightly firm in the center, about 30 minutes
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Remove the pears, peppercorns and vanilla bean, and bring the mixture to a boil and cook over medium heat until the liquid is reduced to a s
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To serve When the pears are cool, fill the cores with the cheese, place on the serving plate and drizzle withsauce
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Top with toasted pecans
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