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A pear with red sauce is served on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Red Wine Poached Pears Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Poached pears simmer gently in red wine with honey, citrus, and warm spices until they’re tender and full of flavor. With only six ingredients and about 45 minutes, you’ll have a dessert that feels special for holidays, gatherings, or a simple night at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 whole Bosc pears peeled with stems intact
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine Merlot, Shiraz, or Sauvignon
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup honey
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks

Instructions
 

  • Combine red wine, orange juice, honey, cloves, and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan and stir to blend.
  • Place the peeled pears in the pot so they’re mostly covered by the liquid. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
  • Lower the heat and let the pears simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, turning them every 5 to 10 minutes so they cook evenly and take on color.
  • When the pears are soft and full of flavor, take the pan off the heat and let them sit in the liquid for a short while.
  • Drizzle the spiced wine syrup over the pears and serve.

Notes

  • The pears taste even better the next day after the flavors have time to deepen.
  • Choose a red wine you’d enjoy drinking, and avoid anything too sweet.
  • If the pears tip over, turn them every few minutes so they cook evenly.
Serve: Pair with whipped cream, mascarpone, or ice cream for a creamy contrast.
Store: Store the pears in their poaching liquid in the fridge for up to 4 days, then gently reheat them with the syrup over low heat to keep them tender and flavorful.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg
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