Pears in Red wine Recipe

Name: Pears in Red wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle red wine; 150 g sugar; 4 cloves; 2 black peppercorns; 1 vanilla pod (I just put in about 1 teaspoon vanilla essence); 1 cinnamon stick; 1 orange rind, strip (no pith); 6 large pears, not quite ripe; 3 tablespoons creme de cassis (a blackcurrant liqueuer which I like to include. Maybe you could buy a miniature bottle); 2 pieces crystallized ginger, cut, into, julienne, shreds; heavy cream or creme fraiche

Servings: persons

1 bottle red wine
150 g sugar
4 cloves
2 black peppercorns
1 vanilla pod (I just put in about 1 teaspoon vanilla essence)
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange rind, strip (no pith)
6 large pears, not quite ripe
3 tablespoons creme de cassis (a blackcurrant liqueuer which I like to include. Maybe you could buy a miniature bottle)
2 pieces crystallized ginger, cut, into, julienne, shreds
heavy cream or creme fraiche

1
Empty the wine into a stainless steel saucepan with the sugar, cloves peppercorns, vanilla pod, cinnamon stick and orange peel.
2
Bring the contents to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
3
Remove the pan from the heat, and cover it while you attend to the pears.
4
Use a small knife to cut out the end of the core.
5
I like to remove as much of the core as I can to allow the syrup to penetrate inside.
6
Peel the pear carefully, leaving the stem intact.
7
Stand the pears in a snug fitting saucepan and pour the wine syrup over them to submerge.
8
Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
9
Remove and stand them upright.
10
Add the creme de cassis to the pan and the ginger.
11
Simmer until reduced by about 1/3 and the mixture is syrupy.
12
Pour this syrup over the pears, and chill before serving with the cream or creme fraiche.

346

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle red wine, 150 g sugar, 4 cloves, 2 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Pears in Red wine falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pears in Red wine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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