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
- 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.
- Remove the pears from the heat and let cool.
- 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.
- 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.