Name: Champagne-Poached Pears
Cook time: 15 to 30 minutes Total time
Total time: 1 to 1 1/4 hours (depending on pears)
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle champagne, preferably pink (about 3 1/2 cups); 1 cup sugar; Zest of 1/4 lemon; 1 teaspoon rose water (optional); 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (optional); 2 large pears (such as Bosc) or 4 small pears (such as Seckel), peeled (firm, slightly underripe pears work best)

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If you only have time for a dessert after the kids are in bed, try something elegant and expedient, like poached pears. This recipe works best with pink champagne.

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