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A single pear on a plate, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tina

Red Wine Poached Pears

Red Wine Poached Pears are a simple and elegant dessert featuring tender pears simmered in a spiced red wine mixture. Perfect for serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this dessert combines rich flavors with a touch of sophistication.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Bosc pears
  • 1 bottle 750 ml red wine (such as Shiraz, Merlot, or Sauvignon - I used Merlot)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup honey
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Method
 

  1. Peel the pears, keeping the stems intact.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, orange juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Stir until everything is well mixed.
  3. Add the peeled pears to the wine mixture and bring it to a boil. Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to medium and cook the pears for 35-45 minutes. Turn them gently every 5-10 minutes so they cook evenly.
  4. When the pears are tender and infused with the flavors, remove the saucepan from the heat and let them cool slightly.
  5. Serve the Red Wine Poached Pears with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert. Enjoy!