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Morels’ Poached Pear with Cinnamon Glaze

Jose Luis Carrera
Morels’ Poached Pear with Cinnamon Glaze is a sophisticated dessert featuring ripe Bartlett pears poached in a spiced red wine mixture with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and a touch of sugar. The tender pears are then served with freshly whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream to create a beautiful balance of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 41 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, French
Servings 5 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Bartlett pears , ripe
  • 1 bottle red wine , a low-tannin Pinot Noir is perfect
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp star anise
  • Fresh whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream , for serving

Instructions
 

  • CLEAN and peel pears.
  • ADD wine, cinnamon, sugar and star anise to a pot.
  • ADD pears and bring to a boil, with pears fully covered.
  • REDUCE heat and allow the pot to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pears are soft.
  • REMOVE pears from liquid and place in refrigerator to cool for 2 to 3 hours.
  • BRING liquid to a boil and reduce to a syrup that covers the back of a spoon. Cool.
  • PLACE each pear on a cold plate. Coat with 2 tablespoons of syrup.
  • SERVE with whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Elegant, Flavorful, Spiced
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