Sauvignon Blanc-Poached Pears With Spicy Pepitas

Name: Sauvignon Blanc-Poached Pears With Spicy Pepitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 3 1/2 lbs. ripe pears, halved lengthwise and cored; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 whole vanilla bean (not split); 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 in. long); 1 bottle (750 ml.) Sauvignon Blanc; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar; Pinch cayenne; 1 3/4 cups (from a 16-oz. pkg.) mascarpone

Servings: persons

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["Put pears in a large saucepan or wide saute pan with the granulated sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, wine, and 1/2 cup water. Simmer gently, covered, until pears are tender when pierced with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.", "Spoon out pears and set aside, loosely covered with plastic. Boil poaching liquid over medium heat until thick and reduced to about 1 cup, about 30 minutes (take care not to reduce the syrup too much). Chill until cool, at least 1 hour.", "Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add pepitas, brown sugar, and cayenne. Cook, stirring often, until seeds are toasted and brown sugar has softened, about 3 minutes.", "Mix 1/4 cup of the syrup with mascarpone. Arrange pears on a serving platter. Dollop mascarpone mixture on or beside pears, drizzle syrup over pears and mascarpone, and sprinkle with pepitas mixture.", "Make ahead: Through step 3, 1 day ahead; chill pears airtight.", "Wine pairing: Ceja 2008 ""Dulce Beso"" Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc. This sweet version of the wine the pears are poached in extends the flavor package. Like the pear dish, it has beautiful acidity to cut the sugar."]

464

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 to 3 1/2 lbs. ripe pears, halved lengthwise and cored, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 whole vanilla bean (not split), 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 in. long), and more.

Yes, Sauvignon Blanc-Poached Pears With Spicy Pepitas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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