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A poached pear in red wine sauce served on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Poached Pears In Red Wine

Author: Jessica Haggard
Poached pears is my go-to dessert when I want to impress without the stress. Sweet, tender, and full of warm spices, it’s the perfect treat for holidays, dinner parties, or a cozy night in. Make it in about 45 minutes using 6 ingredients!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 whole Bosc pears peeled with stems intact
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine Merlot, Shiraz, or Sauvignon
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup honey
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine red wine, orange juice, honey, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Stir to mix well.
  • Place the peeled pears in the pot, making sure they are mostly submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the pears for 35 to 45 minutes, turning them gently every 5 to 10 minutes for even flavor and color.
  • Once the pears are tender and richly infused, remove the pan from heat and let them cool slightly in the poaching liquid.
  • Spoon some of the spiced wine syrup over the top and serve.

Notes

  • Use a red wine you enjoy but skip anything too sweet.
  • If the pears tip on their sides, gently turn them every few minutes for even color and flavor.
  • Add a strip of orange or lemon peel to brighten the syrup.
  • Pair with whipped cream, mascarpone, or ice cream for a creamy contrast.
  • Save the syrup; it’s great on yogurt, pancakes, or even as a cocktail base.
  • The pears taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
Serve: They go well with whipped cream or ice cream, nuts or cookies, savory cheeses or roasted meats, wine, spiced chai, or espresso.
Store: Cool pears in the liquid, store them in the fridge up to 4 days, and reheat gently with the syrup on the stove without boiling.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg
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