Pears in Wine

Preparation

1. STEP 1 OF 8

   In a pot, place the Nebbiolo wine, 100 grams of sugar, and the spices

2. STEP 2 OF 8

   Bring to a boil and add the Madernassa pears, cooking them over moderate heat for more than an hour, checking the consistency of the fruit's flesh with the blade of a knife or a toothpick

3. STEP 3 OF 8

   The wine level should initially cover the pears, then as it reduces, it may partially uncover them: keep the pot covered

4. STEP 4 OF 8

   Once cooked, remove the pears and further reduce the wine if necessary until it reaches a syrupy consistency; then strain it and pour it over the pears, finally dust with granulated sugar

5. STEP 5 OF 8

   Serve cold

6. STEP 6 OF 8

   The Madernassa variety, a local selection named after a location a few kilometers from Alba, is more abundant and also suitable for cooking

7. STEP 7 OF 8

   It is medium-sized with green-yellowish skin tinged with rusty red, with firm, slightly acidic flesh

8. STEP 8 OF 8

   Recommended wine: Young Barolo

Suggestions

• Pot

• Wooden Spoon

General Information

Analysis

Macronutrients (100 gr)