Poached Pears in Wine
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Poached Pears in Wine
Description
Poached Pears in Wine use whole pears peeled with stems left intact and bases trimmed to stand upright. They are cooked by immersion in a boiling mixture of red Beaujolais wine, sugar, and vanilla sugar, then simmered for about 35 to 40 minutes until the pears become tender and translucent. The poaching process imparts the wine's fruity and spiced flavors into the fruit.
Once cooked, the pears are carefully removed from the cooking liquid, which is then further boiled to reduce into a thicker syrup. This syrup is spooned over the pears when serving, enriching them with concentrated flavor and a glossy finish. The pears remain soft yet retain their shape, making this dessert visually appealing and flavorful.
This dish is suited as a refined dessert option, served at room temperature or chilled. The wine syrup adds a luscious element that complements the mellow sweetness of the pear. The method is straightforward and allows the natural pear flavor to shine while enhanced by the red wine and vanilla aroma.
Ingredients
- 4 pear all the same size
- 3 ¼ cups red wine Beaujolais wine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
Instructions
- Peel the pears leaving the stem and cutting off the base so they will stand up.
- In a non-reactive pan bring the wine, sugar and vanilla to a boil.
- Immerse the pears into the wine and bring to a small boil, cover and continue cooking for 35 to 40 minutes or until the pears look translucent. The pears have to be tender when poked with a toothpick.
- Remove from the heat and let I cool off in the syrup.
- Once you are able to handle, delicately remove the pears and reduce the wine to a thicker syrup if need be by bringing it to a boil for a couple of minutes
- Place the pears in a dish or bowl and spoon the wine syrup over it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 73g | 146% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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