Spiced Pear and Shallot Relish |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1/2 cup dry red wine |
1/2 cup water |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
1 cinnamon stick |
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves |
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice |
3 firm-ripe bosc pears |
2 shallots, minced |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan bring wine, water, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to wine syrup. Simmer syrup 5 minutes.
2. Peel and core pears and cut in 1/4-inch dice. Poach pears in syrup at a bare simmer, uncovered, stirring once or twice, 5 minutes and discard spice bag. Remove pan from heat and stir in shallots. Relish may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.
3. Serve relish chilled or at room temperature with poultry or pork.
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