Keep an eye on the nuts because the sugar will burn very soon after it caramelizes.
2 endives, trimmed, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch wide strips.Combine the port or Madeira, red wine, honey and tarragon in a medium saucepan.
Add the pears and bring to a simmer over medium heat.Cook for 10 minutes, or until the pears are slightly softened.Remove from the heat and let the pears cool in the cooking liquid.. With a slotted spoon, remove the pears from the cooking liquid; set aside on a plate.
Combine the cream, chicken stock, butter and 1 1/2 cups of the pear cooking liquid in a saucepan.Bring to a simmer and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the liquid is reduced by half..
Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a small saucepan, add salted water to cover, and bring to a boil.
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