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pears poached in wine (pressure cooker)

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Private Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

This is for a stovetop cooker, such as Fagor. For a variation, drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients For pears poached in wine (pressure cooker)

  • 4 lg
    semi-ripe bosc pears
  • 750 ml
    fruity red wine (merlot)
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 stick
    cinnamon (about 4-inches)
  • 1
    whole clove
  • zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    mascarpone cheese

How To Make pears poached in wine (pressure cooker)

  • 1
    Peel and core the pears. Leave them whole with the stem intact.
  • 2
    Add the pears, wine, 1 cup of sugar, cinnamon stick, clove, orange zest and juice. Close and lock lid. Bring to pressure on high heat, lower to medium heat and cook for 3 minutes at high pressure.
  • 3
    Release pressure using natural release method.
  • 4
    Uncover, gently remove the pears and allow them to cool on a flat dish.
  • 5
    Reduce wine on high heat by half.
  • 6
    Mix the mascarpone gently with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  • 7
    Place each pear on a serving plate and serve a spoonful of the cheese next to each pear and drizzle with remaining sauce.
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