Spice-Poached Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream
A delightful dessert of ripe pears simmered in spiced port and served with creamy vanilla ice cream. A perfect balance of warm, aromatic spices and sweet, cool indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Railway Chai or
- 2 tsp Monsoon Mulling Spice
- 1 cup Port Recommend Salt Spring Vineyards Blackberry Port
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 whole Pears Ripe - Peeled and Halved
- Vanilla Ice Cream Good Quality
Instructions
- Crush the Railway Chai or Mulling spices slightly in a mortar and pestle.2 tsp Railway Chai, 2 tsp Monsoon Mulling Spice
- Put port and spices into a small sauce pan. Bring to boil. Lower heat to simmer. Leave uncovered about 5 minutes until reduced by half.1 cup Port
- Add honey and stir well.2 tbsp Honey
- Add the pears and poach for 3-4 minutes or until desired consistency.2 whole Pears
- Take the pears out carefully. Strain out the spices. Return strained port to pot and further reduce to a thick syrup.
- Place pears in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, spoon spiced port on top.Vanilla Ice Cream
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