Scarlet Poached Pears

Scarlet Poached Pears
This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 133 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 hours. Head to the store and pick up cinnamon stick, lemon juice, firm-ripe pears, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Bring wine, beet, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and bay leaves to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quarts saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
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Add pears and cover with a round of parchment paper. Simmer, turning occasionally, until pears are tender and liquid is syrupy, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Transfer pears to a bowl. Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves and pour syrup over pears. Cool completely in syrup, about 30 minutes.
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Poached pears can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In5 hrs
Servings6
Health Score9
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