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      Title: Poached Pears With Orange Cream
 Categories: Fruits, Citrus, Wine, Dairy
      Yield: 2 Pears
 
      2 md Firm pears
  1 1/2 c  Water
      1 c  Dry red wine
    1/2 c  Sugar
      2 ts Vanilla extract
    1/4 c  Sour cream
      2 ts Confectioners' sugar
    1/2 ts Orange zest; grated
    1/8 ts Orange extract
           Additional orange zest;
           - grated (optional)
 
  Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4"
  from bottom to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a
  large saucepan. Add water, wine, sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a
  boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning once, until pears are
  almost tender, 35-40 minutes. (For more intense flavor and color,
  leave fruit in cooking liquid and refrigerate overnight.)
  
  Meanwhile, combine sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange zest,
  and extract. Refrigerate until serving.
  
  Remove pears with a slotted spoon; pat dry and, if warm, cool to
  room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert
  plates. Serve with orange cream; if desired, top with additional
  grated orange zest.
  
  Recipe by Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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