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Poached pears with white Balsamic vinegar

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(Recipe ID: 270)

Serves 4

Preparation time: 45 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes

Source: Vito de Carolis

Sublime flavor combination!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 4 Large Bosc pears, halved peeled and cored
  • 1 Cup Fresh ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons White balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven at 350°F.                                  
  2. Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil and cook few minutes to make syrup.
  3. Place pears in shallow ovenproof dish, and pour syrup over them. Cover with foil, and bake until tender, about 20 - 25 minutes.                                        
  4. Remove from oven, and cool until just warm.
  5. Place 2 pear halves on each of four plates with a dollop of fresh ricotta and a sprinkle of almonds. Spoon any syrup remaining in pan over and around the pears. Drizzle 1 Tbsp of white balsamic vinegar over each portion, and serve.