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Ginger Poached Pears

Poached pears with ginger syrup and port

Poached pears appear as a dessert option on menus at the finest restaurants. Despite the simplicity of their preparation, they are a worthy finish to the most elaborate meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pears Halved and cores removed
  • ½ Cup water
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Port - I also use a lovely 2008 Pinot Noir Ice Wine made by Tilman Hainle at Working Horse Winery
  • 1 Tbsp Candied Ginger minced

Method
 

  1. Peel the pears and cut in halves, removing the cores
  2. Put the water and sugar into a nonstick skillet and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Turn the heat so that the liquid is simmering gently.
  3. Add the pears with the cut side down, and cook in the liquid at 180º (low/medium), turning as necessary until they are soft enough to be pierced with a fork.
  4. When the pears are cooked, remove them to serving dishes.
  5. Add the ginger and port to the sauce, stirring it in to mix well. Cook gently for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Pour the syrup over the dishes of pears, and serve.