Ingredients
4 large ripe pears, peeled
2 1/2 cups red port
1/2 cup sugar
Cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, place pears in one layer. Pour port, sugar, cinnamon, star anise and vanilla over pears, then add enough cold water to just cover them. Bring to a simmer and lower heat to medium and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Transfer pears to a bowl. Once they have cooled, cut in half and slice each half into thirds. Continue to boil port mixture until it reduces to 1 1/3 cups, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and star anise. To serve place 1/4 cup ricotta in a bowl, top with sliced pears and drizzle with syrup.
Serves 4.
Recipe by Relish Chef Jon Ashton
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 300 calories, 8g fat, 30mg chol., 8g prot., 55g carbs., 7g fiber, 55mg sodium.
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