Poached pears in vanilla and champagne
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| 1 | cup | Water |
| 1 | Vanilla bean | |
| 2 | quarts | Champagne |
| 4 | To 6 pears, peeled | |
Directions
In a sauce pot combine the sugar and water together and boil for 2 to 3 minutes thus creating a simple syrup. Split the vanilla bean in half, scraping the inside to remove the pulp. Add the champagne and vanilla to the simple syrup. Bring to a simmer and add the pears.
Poach until tender-- about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and cool.
Yield: 4 servings