Poached Pears With Pepper and Bay Leaf

Name: Poached Pears With Pepper and Bay Leaf
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 firm but ripe pears; Juice of 3 lemons; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns; 1 bay leaf, lightly crushed; 3 tablespoons pear eau de vie

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time: 1 hour
Rating: 4(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

4firm but ripe pears
Juice of 3 lemons
2cups dry white wine
1cup sugar
2cups water
½teaspoon black peppercorns
½teaspoon pink peppercorns
1bay leaf, lightly crushed
3tablespoons pear eau de vie

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel pears, cut in half vertically and remove cores. Place pears in bowl with juice of one-half lemon and enough water to cover. Set aside.
Step 2
Place remaining lemon juice in large, heavy saucepan with wine, sugar, water, peppercorns and bayleaf. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Step 3
Drain pears and add them. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until just tender. Transfer pears to bowl with slotted spoon; be sure to drain well.
Step 4
Boil down cooking liquid until about three-quarters cup, 10 minutes or so. Remove from heat, discard bay leaf; stir in eau de vie. Pour over pears; serve at room temperature.