Scarlet Poached Pears
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 turkish bay leaves or 1 california
- Carbohydrate 25 g(8%)
- Fat 0 g(0%)
- Fiber 4 g(14%)
- Protein 1 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
- Sodium 11 mg(0%)
- Calories 173
Preparation Bring wine, beet, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and bay leaves to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quarts saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add pears and cover with a round of parchment paper. Simmer, turning occasionally, until pears are tender and liquid is syrupy, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pears to a bowl. Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves and pour syrup over pears. Cool completely in syrup, about 30 minutes. Cooks' note:Poached pears can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Preparation Bring wine, beet, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and bay leaves to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quarts saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add pears and cover with a round of parchment paper. Simmer, turning occasionally, until pears are tender and liquid is syrupy, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pears to a bowl. Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves and pour syrup over pears. Cool completely in syrup, about 30 minutes. Cooks' note:Poached pears can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.
