Spiced Pear and Shallot Relish Recipe

Spiced Pear and Shallot Relish Recipe

  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 3 firm-ripe Bosc pears
  • 2 shallots, minced
  1. In a saucepan bring wine, water, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to wine syrup. Simmer syrup 5 minutes.
  2. Peel and core pears and cut in 1/4-inch dice. Poach pears in syrup at a bare simmer, uncovered, stirring once or twice, 5 minutes and discard spice bag. Remove pan from heat and stir in shallots. Relish may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.
  3. Serve relish chilled or at room temperature with poultry or pork.
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