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red wine poached pear drizzled with syrup
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Pears Poached in Red Wine

Pears are abundant this time of year and so underrated! Put aside your go to apple desserts and try Pears Poached in Red Wine for a change. A beautiful and elegant dessert yet so simple to make!
 
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Keyword pears poached in red wine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 372kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups red wine
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • strip of orange peel
  • 4 Bosc pears

Instructions

  • Pour red wine, granulated sugar, a strip of orange peel and a cinnamon stick in a deep sauce pan. Bring to a gentle simmer on medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  • Peel the pears, keeping the stem intact,  right before adding them to the wine in order to prevent them from discoloring. Place the pears lying down in the wine mixture.
  • Cook, partially covered, for 30-35 minutes until the pears are fork tender. Turn the pears over every 10 minutes or so to ensure even cooking and coloring.
  • When the pears are tender, carefully transfer them to a plate. Continue simmering the poaching liquid on medium high heat until thick and syrupy, about 20 minutes.
  • To serve place a pear either whole or cut in half with the core removed on a serving plate. I use a spoon to scoop out the core. Serve with poaching liquid drizzled over the pears along with a dollop of sweetened whipped ricotta, mascarpone cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

The pears may be served at room temperature or cold. 
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
Vary the flavorings: add cloves, cardamom or a vanilla bean to flavor the poaching liquid.
Please note that the nutritional information is for the poached pears only and does not include any garnish as suggested. This information may vary according to exact ingredients used and portion size. 

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg