Sous Vide Red Wine-Poached Pears

Ingredients for 4

• 2 red pears, peeled

• 2 cups red wine

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 vanilla bean, split

• 3 whole cloves

• 1 cinnamon stick

• Ice cream, for serving

Directions

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  Step 1

  Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 175°F (75°C).

• Step 2

  Combine all ingredients in a large zipper lock or vacuum seal bag. Seal the bag using the water immersion technique or a vacuum sealer on the moist setting. Place in the water bath and set the timer for 1 hour.

• Finishing Steps

• Step 0

  When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the water bath. Carefully remove the pears from the bag and transfer to a plate.

• Step 1

  Strain the cooking liquid into a large saucepan. Bring the liquid to a rapid simmer over medium heat. Continue to simmer until the liquid can coat the bag of a spoon, about 10 minutes.

• Step 2

  Cut the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Divide between 4 serving plates. Serve topped with ice cream and the reduced sauce.

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