Ingredients
- 4 firm but ripe pears
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon pink peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf, lightly crushed
- 3 tablespoons pear eau de vie
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
373 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 84 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 69 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 11 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Peel pears, cut in half vertically and remove cores. Place pears in bowl with juice of one-half lemon and enough water to cover. Set aside.
- Place remaining lemon juice in large, heavy saucepan with wine, sugar, water, peppercorns and bayleaf. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Drain pears and add them. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until just tender. Transfer pears to bowl with slotted spoon; be sure to drain well.
- Boil down cooking liquid until about three-quarters cup, 10 minutes or so. Remove from heat, discard bay leaf; stir in eau de vie. Pour over pears; serve at room temperature.
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