Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 poached pears

Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

6 medium Bosc pears

peeled with stems intact

1 cup white wine

2 cups water

2 tablespoons sugar

½ vanilla bean

halved lengthwise

2 whole star anise pods

1 small cinnamon stick

1 lemon

zested

1 orange

zested

¼ cup walnut oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Trim flat the bottoms of pears and stand them upright in the bottom of a large stock pot. Pour the wine and water into the pot and turn the flame to high heat. Sprinkle with sugar and add vanilla bean star anise cinnamon stick and lemon and orange peels. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pot from stove and let cool completely. Reserve 1/4 cup poaching liquid. Transfer pears to a bowl cover and refrigerate.

Step 2

Place 2 poached pears in a blender or food processor and puree. Remove to a large bowl. Whisk in walnut oil red wine vinegar and reserved poaching liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.

Step 3

Place pears in individual bowls and top with sauce.

Nutritional Information

Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 357

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 50.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 8.5g 34%

Sugars: 33.1g

Fat: 14g 22%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 67.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 14.6mg 24%

Folate: 18.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 46.3mg 5%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 26.7mg 10%

Potassium: 373.9mg 11%

Sodium: 48.2mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 126.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.