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Poached Pears with Rosemary and Bourbon
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Poached Pears with Rosemary and Bourbon

Sophisticated and simple dessert made with whole pears, rosemary and bourbon.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 721kcal
Author: Beth Chen

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Rosemary Sprigs
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 1/2 cup White Grape Juice
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon
  • 3/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 firm Pears peeled, stems intact
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  • Combine rosemary, cinnamon, white grape juice, bourbon, honey, peppercorns, bay leaf and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until everything dissolved.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Add pears and water, to almost completely submerge the pears.
  • Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer, turning occasionally, until pears are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to a plate. Increase heat and boil poaching liquid until reduced to 1 cup, 10–15 minutes.
  • Spoon some of syrup over the pears to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 153g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 149g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg