Red Wine Poached Pears Recipe
This dessert captures everything I love about the holidays: warm spices, cozy flavors, and a touch of elegance! Poached Pears in Spicy Red Wine are a timeless classic that never fails to impress, whether for Christmas dinner or a quiet winter evening.
Ingredients
- 4 pears Bosc variety
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1 cup crème de cassis optional
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 sticks of cinnamon
- 10 black peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 4-5 whole cloves
Instructions
- In a pot add wine, sugar and all the spices.
- Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Peel the pears and add them in the pot. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Baste them with red wine continuously.
- Remove pears from the pot. Strain the red wine from the spices.
- Simmer the wine until halfway reduced. Let it cool and the liquid will turn into a thick syrup.
- Serve pears with the red wine sauce, dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storing the Pears: Once cooled, transfer the pears to an airtight container and pour the poaching liquid over them to keep them moist and flavorful. They’ll keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pears actually taste even better after sitting overnight, as the flavors continue to soak in.
Storing the Syrup: If you have extra red wine syrup, store it separately in a small jar in the fridge. It will thicken as it chills, and you can drizzle it over desserts, pancakes, yogurt, or even use it as a cocktail mixer. Stored properly, the syrup will keep for about a week.
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