Poached Pears

Name: Poached Pears
Ingredients: 8 firm Bosc pears; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups dry white wine; 1/2 lemon, sliced; 1/2 orange, sliced; 4 whole cloves; 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick; Garnishes: mint leaves, orange slices

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

8 firm Bosc pears
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 cups dry white wine
1/2 lemon, sliced
1/2 orange, sliced
4 whole cloves
1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
Garnishes: mint leaves, orange slices

Directions

1

Core pears from bottom, cutting to, but not through, stem end. Cut a thin slice from bottom of each so that pears stand upright. Stir together lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. Peel pears; coat with lemon juice mixture to prevent browning.
2

Combine 2 cups water and next 6 ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add pears; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until pears are fork-tender. Remove pears, and chill.
3

Strain liquid; return to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 cups. Chill. Serve with pears. Garnish, if desired.