Cooking With The Sopranos: 045 How to make Pears Al Vino Bianco

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Apple juice provides sweetness and acidity without alcohol.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

vanilla bean

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla extract is more accessible and still provides flavor.

cinnamon stick

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: cinnamon powder

Ground cinnamon is easier to find and use.

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.

In a saucepan large enough to hold the pears upright, combine 1.5 cups of white wine, 0.5 cup of water, 0.75 cup of sugar, and 2 strips of lemon zest.

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Add the pears to the simmering liquid, reducing the heat to low and turning the pears occasionally.

Simmer the pears for about 20 minutes or until tender when poked with a knife.

Transfer the pears to a serving dish and keep them warm.

Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the remaining liquid in the pan until thickened and golden, about 10 minutes.

Drizzle the syrup over the pears and let cool slightly before serving.

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