Description
These Red Wine Poached Pears are an elegant and flavorful dessert, featuring juicy pears simmered in a spiced red wine syrup. Infused with cinnamon, citrus, and vanilla, these tender, ruby-red pears are perfect for holiday dinners, romantic occasions, or gourmet plating. Serve with whipped cream, mascarpone, or ice cream for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
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Poached Pears:
- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou work best)
Poaching Liquid:
- 2 cups red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 2 cloves
- 1 strip orange zest
- 1 strip lemon zest
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Pears: Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact for an elegant presentation. Slice a small portion off the bottom so they stand upright.
- Make the Poaching Liquid: In a saucepan, combine red wine, sugar, water, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean (split), cloves, and citrus zest. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Poach the Pears: Gently place the pears in the poaching liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged (use a small plate to weigh them down if needed). Simmer for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally for even color absorption. Remove the pears and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Reduce the Sauce: Increase the heat and simmer the remaining liquid until it thickens into a syrupy glaze (about 10-15 minutes). Strain the sauce to remove spices.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate the pears upright and drizzle with the red wine reduction. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream, mascarpone, or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg