Pears Poached Purple

prep time:: 20 minutes + 1 night ref.
total time:: 20 minutes

Makes 4

We can describe fruit as God’s natural dessert; a sweet treat that demands only the sun, water, and a good clean environment to grow. Over the years we humans have learned to take God’s natural candy and turn it into some of the most decadent of devil’s foods. Pears Poached Purple is one such delicious blasphemy.

ingredients

Ingredients:
4 firm pears, peeled and cored (leave stem)
2 cups sweet concord grape wine (Manischewitz is good)
1/2 cup moscato
3 tbsp brandy
4 whole cloves
1 tsp sugar
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp honey
1 cup crumbled ginger snaps

directions

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Preparation Instructions:
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1. Pour the wines and brandy into a sauce pan that’s just large enough to hold the pears. Add the cloves and the pears.
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2. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 40 minutes, turning the pairs occasionally.
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3. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Put pears and juice into a bowl and cover. Refrigerate overnight.
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4. Take bowl out and strain the juice into a pan. Add the sugar. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until reduced by two thirds into a syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
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5. Mix the yogurt, honey, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
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6. To serve, place each pair in a dish and drench in syrup. Spoon the yogurt over the top of the pair and top with ginger snap crumbs. Serve any additional crumbs on the side.