5 from 63 votes
Poached Pears in Wine
Poached Pears in Wine feature whole pears gently simmered in red Beaujolais wine infused with sugar and vanilla sugar until tender and translucent. The slow poaching allows the pears to absorb the flavored wine, resulting in a soft texture and a deep, fragrant taste. The wine is then reduced into a syrup to serve alongside the pears, enhancing their sweetness and aroma. This preparation works well as a simple and elegant dessert.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
397 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% 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.