Wine Poached Pears with Yogurt
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Wine Poached Pears with Yogurt
Description
The recipe for Wine Poached Pears with Yogurt begins by peeling firm Bosc pears while leaving their stems intact. They are gently poached in a saucepan filled with Pinot Noir, sugar, and aromatic whole spices such as star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. The pears simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until easily pierced by a fork, indicating a tender texture without becoming mushy.
After removing the pears, the poaching liquid is reduced by half over medium heat to concentrate the flavors into a thick, fragrant sauce. Serving involves placing one pear on a plate, drizzling it with the reduced wine sauce, and adding a side of plain yogurt alongside thinly sliced fresh cranberries. The combination balances the warm spices and wine's depth with the creamy, mild yogurt and tart cranberries.
This dessert is elegant and showcases poached fruit enveloped in a rich sauce, suitable for a refined yet approachable finish to a meal. The technique of reducing the poaching liquid intensifies flavor and adds visual appeal with the glossy coating over the pears. The addition of yogurt introduces a cool element that complements the warm spices and wine complexity.
Ingredients
- 6 pear Bosc; firm
- 1 bottle 750 ml Pinot Noir
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 clove whole
- PLAIN yogurt for serving
- cranberries sliced thinly, for serving, fresh
Instructions
- Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.
- In a large saucepan, combine the Pinot Noir, sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Place the pears in the saucepan with the wine mixture.
- Set the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and bring to a boil
- Cook the pears for 20-25 minutes, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully transfer the pears from the liquid and set them aside.
- Continue to simmer the wine sauce in the saucepan until it has thickened and reduced by half, which may take approximately 30-40 minutes.
- To serve, place a poached pear on a plate. Take the reduced wine sauce and pour over the pears, and add a dollop of yogurt on the side. Top with a few slices of fresh cranberries.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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