Ingredients

How to make it

  • In a large skillet cook vermouth or apple cider over low heat just to boiling.
  • Carefully add pears, apples, and star anise to the hot liquid.
  • Sprinkle sugar over fruit. Cook fruit mixture, covered, for 5 minutes or until the fruit is just tender.
  • To serve, using a slotted spoon carefully transfer the cooked fruit to individual dessert bowls.
  • Discard poaching liquid. Drizzle fruit with Cinnamon Custard.
  • Cinnamon Custard: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan combine 1 beaten egg, 2/3 cup milk, and 4 teaspoons sugar.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just coats the back of a spoon; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and a dash of ground cinnamon.
  • Remove custard from heat.
  • Place saucepan in a bowl of ice water for approximately 10 minutes to stop cooking process.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours. Bring just to room temperature to serve.
  • *Note: Core fruit, if desired.

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  • scrumptious 16 years ago
    This sounds amazing. I love the flavor combinations. Perfect for autumn!
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