White Wine Poached Pears
A classic French dessert, poached pears are simple to prepare and an elegant addition to any meal.
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Instructions
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In a deep saucepan, combine white wine, water, cinnamon, vanilla bean, lemon zest, and lemon juice; bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
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Peel the pears, keeping the stems intact, and shave a thin slice from the bottom so they can stand upright.
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Lower the heat to medium-low, then add the prepared pears upright into the simmering liquid, ensuring most of their height is covered.
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Poach the pears uncovered for about 10 minutes, until slightly tender but still firm.
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Remove the pears with a slotted spoon and place them on individual serving plates.
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Return the poaching liquid to a simmer over medium heat, add sugar, and reduce its volume by half for 6 to 8 minutes to create a thick syrup.
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Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean from the syrup; strain the liquid through a fine sieve.
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Drizzle the warm wine syrup over each pear before serving.