Poached Pears with Cardamom and Saffron
- 1/2 tablespoon cardamom pods
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 4 firm pears, peeled, stems intact
- 1 6-ounce container crème fraîche
- This recipe is vegetarian
- This recipe is gluten-free
- Produce
- Pears, firm (4)
- Cooking & Baking
- Cardamom pods (1/2 tablespoon)
- Kosher salt (1 Pinch)
- Saffron threads (1/4 teaspoon)
- Sugar (3/4 cup)
- Drinks
- Lemon juice, fresh (1 1/2 tablespoons)
- Dairy
- Creme fraiche (1 6-ounce container)
- Beer, Wine & Liquor
- White wine, dry (2 cups)
Preparation
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Published December 30, 2011 (1 year ago).
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