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Laurel and Pepper Wine Pears

Una Baker | February 12, 2018

Pear season is among us and there are so many amazing dishes that cry for a beautiful ripe pear.

Les Poires au Vin de Poivre et de Laurier

Recipe inspired by Roger Verge’s

(Laurel and Pepper Wine Pears)

Ingredients
2 Tbsp black peppercorns
2 cups port
Zest 1 lemon
6 bay leaves
1 bottle strong red wine (Côtes-du-Rhône)
1/4 cup honey
12 ripe pears

Prepare at least 2 hours or more in advance.

Place peppercorns in a cheese cloth and tie securely.

In a large saucepan combine port, lemon zest, bay leaves, wine and peppercorns.
Bring to a boil.
Stir in honey, cover and remove from the heat.

Place pears in the warm wine over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove fruit and arrange on a platter.
Place a bay leaf on each pear.
Reduce sauce until it thickens and pour on a platter around pears.
Set aside in a cool place until serving time.

2 Comments

  • Maureen Toohey February 13, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    Rodger Verge’s one of my favorite French Cookbooks.

    Reply
  • Una February 13, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Classic

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