Pears Poached in Red Wine

Name: Pears Poached in Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 4 pears ((Williams or Comice variety)); 750 ml of red wine; 150 g of sugar; 2 sticks of cinnamon; 3 stars star anise; 1 Zest of orange ((thin strips)); 1 vanilla bean; 3 whole cloves

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Poached pears are gently cooked in a spiced red wine syrup. 🍷 They are served cold in the reduced syrup and have a beautiful red color.

Total time: 40 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Rest: 2 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €5.00

Equipment

Saucepan
Baking sheet
Ladleor a spoon
Cutting board
Paring knife

Instructions

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Peel the pears, leaving the stem intact for an attractive look. If needed, trim the base slightly so they stand upright.

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In a large saucepan, pour in the red wine, then add the sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, the split vanilla bean (or the extract), the orange zest, and the cloves if desired.

Heat the mixture until it starts to boil, then reduce to low heat.

Gently place the pears in the saucepan. Cook over low heat for , basting the pears regularly with the liquid.

Gently remove the pears and let them cool. Reduce the syrup by simmering it for another if you want a thicker consistency. Then let the pears rest in the syrup for at least (preferably in the refrigerator).

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

210kcal

Protein1 g2%
Carbs49 g94%
Fat1 g4%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more flavorful syrup, let the spices steep in the wine for a few hours before poaching the pears. 🌟 And for an elegant presentation, sprinkle a little grated orange zest over the pears before serving! 🍊✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very well, up to 2 months in their syrup, in an airtight container.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3-4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge, fully submerged in the syrup.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The flavors develop. Keep chilled in the syrup.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat. Microwave may alter the texture.

Variations

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Reduce the syrup for 10 minutes for a thicker consistency.
Replace the vanilla bean with vanilla extract.

Mistakes to avoid

Peeling without keeping the stem: leave it intact for an attractive look.
Cooking at a rolling boil: bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
Forgetting to baste the pears: baste them regularly with the liquid.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make pears poached in red wine?

Peel the pears, keeping the stem, bring the red wine to a boil with the sugar and spices, add the pears and cook 20 to 25 minutes over low heat, basting them regularly.

Which spices go in the wine syrup?

The syrup is flavored with 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise pods, a split vanilla bean, 3 cloves and thin strips of orange zest.

How do you thicken the wine syrup?

Remove the pears, then simmer the syrup for another 10 minutes for a thicker consistency. Let it cool before spooning it over the pears.

Which pears should you choose for poaching?

Use Williams or Comice pears, peeled while leaving the stem intact. If needed, trim the base slightly so they stand upright on the plate.