Name: Marsala-Poached Pears recipe
Ingredients: 4 Bartlett pears, about 8 oz. each;½ cup Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine;2 tablespoons packed brown sugar;1 teaspoon vanilla extract;¼ teaspoon cinnamon;⅛ teaspoon nutmeg;2 tablespoons butter;Vanilla ice cream;¼ teaspoon Toasted pecans

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Ingredients

4 Bartlett pears, about 8 oz. each ½ cup Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter Vanilla ice cream ¼ teaspoon Toasted pecans

Nutrition Info

128.6 calories carbohydrate: 20.3 g cholesterol: 11.3 mg fat: 4 g fiber: 2.7 g protein: 0.7 g saturatedFat: 2.4 g servingSize: - sodium: 28.9 mg sugar: 13.3 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove cores. Measure Marsala cooking wine into a small mixing bowl. Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, stir to dissolve sugar.
Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet. Stir in Marsala mixture. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Place pears in pan, cut side down. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 30-45 minutes or until cool enough to serve.
Place each pear half in a small bowl. Stir remaining sauce in pan, drizzle each serving with 1-2 teaspoons warm sauce. Top with a small scoop of ice cream, and if desired, toasted pecans. Serve immediately.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

Whether for a special occasion or a weeknight dessert, our Marsala-poached pears are delectable served warm with a bit of ice cream or whipped cream. Easier than pie, with the wonderful flavor of Marsala wine.

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