Poached Red Pears in Port Wine Recipe

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Poached Red Pears in Port Wine
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  1. Peel and core the pears. Place them in a saucepot with anise and Port wine. Bring to a boil and cook until the alcohol is burned off - be careful as the mixture may ignite. Once alcohol is burned off, drop heat to a simmer and add in the pears, making sure they are fully submerged. Pears should simmer for at least 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the pears once they are tender. Return the port to a simmer and cook until reduced by 3/4 and syrupy.
  2. In a small saucepan, place ginger root and 4 to 5 tablespoons of sugar. Cook until sugar caramelizes. Remove from the heat and place on a parchment lined sheet pan to cool.
  3. Melt chocolate over a double-boiler.
  4. Whip cream to stiff peaks. Sweeten with powdered sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Set aside to chill.
  5. Use the reduced wine as a sauce or garnish. Once pears are done and tender, place on plate. Fill with chocolate and top with whipped cream. Garnish with candied ginger and drizzle with reduced wine. Serve warm.
  6. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 502.96 Kcal (2106 kJ)
Calories from fat 237.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.35g 41%
Cholesterol 33.3mg 11%
Sodium 18.88mg 1%
Potassium 457.44mg 10%
Total Carbs 74.53g 25%
Sugars 58.86g 235%
Dietary Fiber 8.81g 35%
Protein 2.94g 6%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 55.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 180.76 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.47g 41%
Cholesterol 11.97mg 11%
Sodium 6.78mg 1%
Potassium 164.4mg 10%
Total Carbs 26.78g 25%
Sugars 21.15g 235%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 35%
Protein 1.06g 6%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 13%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 20mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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