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Wine Poached Pears (Ready In 30 Minutes)

These Dutch poached pears (or stoofpeertjes, as they say in the Netherlands) are a wintery classic! Just simmer pears in wine and spices for 30 minutes, and you’ve got yourself a cozy, delicious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Plus, this easy, foolproof recipe is guaranteed to make your kitchen smell amazing!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 pears
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dutch

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 conference pears or as many as will fit in your pot
  • 1 bottle dry red wine 750 mL
  • 1 cup water 473 mL
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ cup brown sugar 100 g

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Cut a small portion off the bottom of 4 to 6 conference pears (or as many as will fit in your pot) so they can sit upright. Peel the skin from each, then set aside.
  2. Cook: Set a large pot over medium heat and stir together 1 bottle dry red wine, 1 cup water, 4 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, and ½ cup brown sugar. Add the pears, making sure they’re mostly covered by the wine (if they're not, add water as needed until they're covered). Cover and let gently simmer for 20 minutes until pears are soft. These can gently simmer for up to an hour, depending on the firmness of your pears.
  3. Serve: Serve warm and fresh, or store leftovers in the wine juice in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pear Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 386mg (11%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 33g (66%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6pears

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pear
Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 386mg 8%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 33g 66%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.