--- title: Grandma Elsie’s Pumpkin Chiffon Pie description: The Grossman Group knows the ROI of effective leadership, change management and employee engagement, and helps Fortune 100 companies achieve it. --- AGENCY OF THE YEAR THE HOLMES REPORT — EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION • BOUTIQUE PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR PRWEEK—RUNNER UP • PRINT DESIGN WINNER RAGAN'S VIDEO, VISUAL & VIRTUAL AWARDS [![TGG-Turns-25_Black](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/hubfs/1_NB%202022%20Web%20Assets/TGG%20Logo/TGG-Turns-25_Black.svg)](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/) ![Grandma Elsie's Elegant Poached Pears with Spiced Red-Wine Syrup](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/hubfs/thanksgiving-2019-poached-pears.jpg) [Print Recipe](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/thanksgiving/grandma-elsies-elegant-poached-pears-with-spiced-red-wine-syrup#) # Grandma Elsie’s Elegant Poached Pears with Spiced Red‑Wine Syrup Time: 1 hour 30 minutes. Serves Four to Six.   ## Ingredients: 1. 2 1/2 cups dry red wine (a good* Cabernet, Merlot, Zinfandel) 2. 3/4 cup organic brown sugar 3. 1 tablespoon Grandma Elsie’s Famous Spices 4. Zest of 1 orange 5. 1 orange, juiced 6. 1 cinnamon stick 7. 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 8. 2 cloves 9. 4 firm, ripe pears (Bosc are preferred, though Conference and Anjou also work well) ## Directions: 1. In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, brown sugar, Grandma Elsie’s Famous Spices, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves. While liquid is simmering, carefully peel pears leaving stem intact. Slice ½ inch off the bottom of each pear to create a flat bottom. Gently place pears in poaching liquid, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even color. Check to make sure pears are cooked tender but not mushy. (Insert the tip of a paring knife into the pear bottom. It should go in and come out easily with no resistance.) Use a slotted spoon to place pears upright on a serving plate or in individual bowls. Chill at least three hours or up to 24 hours. 2. Increase the heat of poaching liquid to high and bring to a boil. Boil uncovered for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a whisk until the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and chill until ready to serve. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. ## To Serve: 1. Bring pears and syrup to room temperature or warm slightly. Serve pear with scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle syrup over pear and ice cream. * If you can’t find Santini organic, you can use Eagle or Borden. If you can’t find Dagoba, you can use any bittersweet baking chocolate with 65% or higher cacao. 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