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Red Wine Poached Pear with Mascarpone and Candied Almonds

20
Prep Time
30
Cook Time
6
Servings
This simple yet decadent recipe was created by Chef John Van House of Murray’s Restaurant in Minneapolis, MN.
INGREDIENTS
  • Poached Pears
  • 6 Bosc USA Pears
  • 1 750 ml bottle red table wine
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese Five Spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Mascarpone Filling
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup candied sliced almonds, such as Almond Accents® Honey Roasted Sliced Almonds
DIRECTIONS

Peel pear and core from the bottom to extract core and seeds.

In a saucepan, combine wine, granulated sugar, five spice, cinnamon and cloves. Add pears and just enough wine to cover pears. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until pears are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove pears and cool to room temperature. Cover and chill.

Simmer wine mixture until reduced to a syrupy consistency.

Whip mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar and almond extract on high speed until mixture forms firm peaks.

To serve: Spoon 2 tablespoons mascarpone filling into center of each pear. Place on dessert plates. Spoon 2 tablespoons mascarpone around bottom of pears. Drizzle 2 tablespoons slightly warm wine syrup over each pear. Garnish with candied almonds and serve immediately.

NUTRITION
  • Serving Size: 1 Pear (360g)
  • Calories: 800
  • Carbohydrates: 106g
  • Protein: 8g

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