Subj : Passover Desserts - 30 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Tue Apr 16 2024 17:29:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Poached Pears w/Orange Cream Categories: Fruits, Citrus, Wine, Dairy Yield: 2 Pears 2 Firm medium pears 1 1/2 c Water 1 c Dry red wine 1/2 c Sugar 2 ts Vanilla extract 1/4 c Sour cream 2 ts Confectioners' sugar 1/2 ts Grated orange zest 1/8 ts Orange extract Additional grated orange - zest; opt Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4" from bottom to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add water, wine, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning once, until pears are almost tender, 35-40 minutes. (For more intense flavor and color, leave fruit in cooking liquid and refrigerate overnight.) Meanwhile, combine sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange zest and extract. Refrigerate until serving. Remove pears with a slotted spoon; pat dry and, if warm, cool to room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert plates. Serve with orange cream; if desired, top with additional grated orange zest. Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Makes: 2 pears RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... I'm pining for a good tree pun. I wish they were more poplar. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .