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Poached pear in red wine

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
Dietary Vegetarian
by Nick Nairn

From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. Heat the red wine and sugar in a pan until just simmering.

  2. Add the pear and poach gently for up to 20 minutes or longer if time allows, until the pear is soft. Remove pear.

  3. To serve, reduce the poaching liquor until slightly thickened to form a sauce. Spoon the sauce into a serving bowl and stand the pear upright on it.

  4. Spoon the Greek-style yoghurt sauce alongside to serve.

Ingredients

  • 150ml/5fl oz red wine
  • 110g/4oz caster sugar
  • 1 pear, peeled
  • Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

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Poached pear in red wine

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