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HARTLEY & GIBSON'S PEDRO XIMENEZ

Cream Sherry






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Poached Pears In Sherry Wine

1 bottle of HARTLEY & GIBSON'S PEDRO XIMENEZ Cream Sherry (750 ml size)
16 oz. of water
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 orange peel
1/2 cinnamon stick
4 medium size Bartlett pears

Peel pears completely leaving stem intact. With melon baller remove core. (About 3 scoops). In medium size pot place HARTLEY & GIBSON'S PEDRO XIMENEZ Cream Sherry, water, sugar, orange peel, cinnamon and pears. Place on stove over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool overnight.


Sweetened Whipped Cream

1/2 pint heavy cream
1-1/4 ozs. granulated sugar

Whip cream slowly adding sugar until there are medium peaks.
Be careful not to overwhip.

Serves 4: Place each poached pear on a bed of the sweetened whipped cream and serve with a glass of HARTLEY & GIBSON'S PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY. The PEDRO XIMENEZ may be poured over the pear as well as sipped from the glass as a delicious accompaniment.



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