Sweet Vermouth And Cinnamon Roasted Pears Food

CINNAMON ROASTED PEARS WITH CIDER REDUCTION

Steps:

• Simmer the cider in a small saucepan until it becomes a thick, golden syrup, about 1 hour. Let cool until ready to serve.(The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Halve the pears lengthwise, and using melon baller, remove the seeds. Cut the halves in half lengthwise.
• Combine the honey, wine, and cinnamon in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Add the pears and toss to coat. Bake until lightly browned and tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve the pears warm or at room temperature, surrounded by a "swoosh" of cider reduction.

MERLOT-POACHED PEARS WITH VANILLA & CINNAMON

Steps:

• Tip the wine, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla into a deep medium pan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Add the pears, making sure they are fully covered by the wine, then simmer for 30 mins until they are just tender. If the pears are very ripe, they may be ready in 20 mins. Can be made up to 2 days ahead - leave the pears in the syrup in the fridge until you're ready to finish the recipe.
• Remove the pears from the pan with a slotted spoon and boil the syrup for 30 mins to reduce it and make it more syrupy. Cool, then chill for up to 2 days. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before serving.

SWEET VERMOUTH AND CINNAMON ROASTED PEARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
• Stir together sugar and vermouth in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Add pears (cut sides up), cinnamon, and zests. Roast, loosely covered with parchment paper, basting occasionally, 20 minutes. Roast, uncovered, basting occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes more.