Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears
Pears poached in red wine and warm spices, creating a tender, flavorful dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Ingredients
- 4 Bosc pears
- 1 bottle 750 ml red wine (Shiraz, Merlot, or Sauvignon; Merlot works well)
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup honey
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Peel the pears, keeping the stems attached.
- In a medium saucepan, combine red wine, orange juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the peeled pears to the wine mixture and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer the pears for 35-45 minutes, turning them gently every 5-10 minutes to cook evenly.
- Once tender and infused with the wine and spices, remove the pan from heat and let the pears cool slightly.
- Serve the poached pears with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a simple and flavorful dessert.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
