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Red Wine Poached pears
These Poached Pears are gorgeous and so full of flavor! Poached in red wine, they are sweet, spicy, and fruity all at the same time. They also make a stunning and classy dessert to serve at your next gathering.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 954 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Simple syrup:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
Ingredients:
- 6 bosc pears ripe but firm
- 1 750 milliliter bottle red wine about 3 ¼ cups
- 3 cups simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
- peel from one orange
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make your simple syrup; in a small saucepan, mix your brown sugar and water. Over medium high heat bring your mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes uncovered. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool some.
- Peel your pears and set aside. Leave the stems on.
- In a large saucepan (large enough to fit all your pears) over medium heat, add your red wine, simple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and orange peel. Bring to a simmer
- Add your peeled pears and simmer for 15 minutes, turning the pears every few minutes to coat entirely.
- After your pears have cooked for 15 minutes add your vanilla, and continue cooking pears for an additional 5 or so minutes. Continually rotating until the pears are tender
- Remove your pears from the pan and set aside.
- Continue to simmer the liquid until it has thickened and reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temp. Strain out the orange peels and ginger.
- To serve, place each pear on a small plate or bowl, drizzle with your reduced poaching liquid and a scoop of ice cream.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
954kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
228g
(76%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Potassium
594mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
213g
(426%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 954
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 954kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 228g | 76% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 213g | 426% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.