Dessert for 4
Poached Pears
Firm pears simmer gently in a sweet white-wine syrup with citrus peels and warm spices, then cool before serving.
Typical price
$6.08for 4 servings
$1.52 per serving$6.08 for 4
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.42Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 strips 1-inch lemon peel
- 3 strips 1-inch orange peel
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
Steps
- Peel the pears, leaving their stems attached.
- Combine the water, wine, sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel, orange peel, and star anise in a 4-quart saucepan.
- Bring the syrup to a gentle boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the pears, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, turning them several times.
- Cool the pears in the syrup for 20 minutes.
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