Poached Pears With Raspberry Sherbet

Name: Poached Pears With Raspberry Sherbet
Ingredients: 3 large ripe pears; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 cup white Zinfandel or other blush wine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, melted; 1 1/2 cups raspberry sherbet; Fresh raspberries (optional); Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 large ripe pears
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup white Zinfandel or other blush wine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, melted
1 1/2 cups raspberry sherbet
Fresh raspberries (optional)
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Directions

1

Peel and core pears; cut in half lengthwise, and brush with 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
2

Combine wine and next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add pears; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Transfer pears and poaching liquid to a bowl; cover and chill thoroughly.
3

Drizzle half of melted chocolate evenly onto 6 dessert plates. Transfer pears to plates, using a slotted spoon. Discard poaching liquid. Top each pear with 1/4 cup sherbet. Drizzle remaining chocolate evenly over sherbet. If desired, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.