Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, and tarragon)

Directions

1. Peel the pears and cut them in half. Place them in a large pot and add the wine, sugar, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
2. Remove the pears from the heat and let cool.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the pears and garnish with the fresh herbs.
4. Serve the pears warm or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Poached pears can be served as a light dessert or a side dish.
• This recipe can be adapted to use any type of fruit, such as apples or peaches.
• The vinaigrette can be made with any type of vinegar, such as balsamic or red wine vinegar.
• The herbs used in the recipe can be changed to match your taste.