Poached pears in vanilla champagne

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1.00cupsugar
1.00cupwater
1.00vanilla bean
2.00quartchampagne
4.00pears; peeled (up to 6)

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. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2267 broadcast 01-24-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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02-25-1997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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