Pears Poached in Red Wine
By Papillon Cindy
Ingredients
- 10 pears
- 4 1/4 cups of wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- Lemon zest
- White pepper grains
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 stick of cinnamon
Details
Servings 10
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
- Peel the pears and lemon zest.
- In a large saucepan, combine wine, pear peelings, lemon peel and spices.
- Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the pears, cover and cook gently for 20 minutes.
- Let cool and refrigerate for 24 hours minimum.
Step 2
The next day: - Strain the juice through a chinois. - Reduce the juice by half and pour over pears.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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