Poached Pears With Raspberry Sherbet Recipe

Name: Poached Pears With Raspberry Sherbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large ripe pears; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 cup white Zinfandel or other blush wine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, melted; 1 1/2 cups raspberry sherbet; Fresh raspberries (optional); Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

3 large ripe pears
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup white Zinfandel or other blush wine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, melted
1 1/2 cups raspberry sherbet
Fresh raspberries (optional)
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

1
Peel and core pears; cut in half lengthwise, and brush with 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
2
Combine wine and next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add pears; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Transfer pears and poaching liquid to a bowl; cover and chill thoroughly.
3
Drizzle half of melted chocolate evenly onto 6 dessert plates. Transfer pears to plates, using a slotted spoon. Discard poaching liquid. Top each pear with 1/4 cup sherbet. Drizzle remaining chocolate evenly over sherbet. If desired, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large ripe pears, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 cup white Zinfandel or other blush wine, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Poached Pears With Raspberry Sherbet falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Poached Pears With Raspberry Sherbet

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