SWEET RIESLING PEARS

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With these aromatic poached pears simmering away, who needs expensive potpourri? This classic recipe will "wow" your guests as a seasonal dessert. It's simple and sumptuous. -Sunny McDaniel, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups Riesling or other sweet white wine
1/2 cup sugar
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
5 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the wine, sugar and rosemary to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until flavors are blended. , Discard rosemary sprigs. Add pears to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove pears with a slotted spoon; keep warm. , Bring liquid to a boil; cook and stir for 15-20 minutes or until reduced and amber-colored. Remove from the heat; stir in pears. Serve over ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.