Marsala-Poached Pears

Whether for a special occasion or a weeknight dessert, our Marsala-poached pears are delectable served warm with a bit of ice cream or whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 4 Bartlett pears, about 8 oz. each
• Vanilla ice cream
• 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine
• 0.25 teaspoon Toasted pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove cores; set aside.

Step 2

Add Marsala cooking wine, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet. Stir in Marsala mixture. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Place pears cut-side down in the skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until a paring knife easily slides into flesh, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool enough to serve, 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 4

Place each pear half in a small bowl. Stir remaining sauce in the skillet; drizzle each serving with 1 to 2 teaspoons warm sauce. Top each with a small scoop of ice cream and toasted pecans.