Poached Pears
Bosc's firm texture makes it ideal for poaching, but you can poach Anjou or Bartlet pears, too. Or play around with different pear varieties and the different poaching liquids in this recipe to find your favorite combination.
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White Wine Poaching Liquid:
Combine 2 cups water, 2 cups dry white wine, 1 cup sugar, and 2 whole star anise.Nutrition is in the Poached Pears recipe
Red Wine-Pomegranate Poaching Liquid:
Combine 2 cups dry red wine, 1 cup pomegranate juice, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, and 4 whole allspice.Nutrition analysis per serving: same as above except 242 calories, 45 g carbohydrate, 33 g total sugar, 9 mg sodium
Citrus-Maple Poaching Liquid:
Combine 2 cups water, 2 cups orange juice, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, and 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric.Nutrition analysis per serving: same as above except 226 calories, 55 g carbohydrate, 41 g total sugar, 4% Vitamin A, 51% Vitamin C, 8 mg sodium, 4% calcium, 3% iron