Roasted Pears with Melted Camembert and Wine Reduction
Aug 28, 2011
To check for the correct consistency when reducing wine let cool and coat the back of spoon. It is ready when the liquid holds its shape after running your finger down the back of the spoon.
- Course
- Appetizer
Ingredients
- 4 pears halved and pit removed
- 1 tbls. sugar
- 1 tbls. fresh thyme
- 1 tbls. grape seed oil
- salt and pepper
- 8 ounces Old Chatham Camembert
- 2 cups Johnson Estate Port Wine
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl combine pears, sugar, thyme, grape seed oil, salt and pepper.
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Toss until well combined.
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Lay pears out on a small sheet tray, and roast in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile in a small saucepan (1 quart), reduce the port wine to syrup consistency.
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Portion 1 oz. pieces of camembert and gently flatten with the palm of your hand.
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Place one piece of cheese atop each half of the pear and allow to melt, about 1 minute.
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Drizzle pears with the port wine reduction and serve.