Pears Poached in Red Wine, Cardamom and Orange

Name: Pears Poached in Red Wine, Cardamom and Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 750-ml bottle dry red wine; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 firm but ripe pears, peeled, stems left intact; 1 pint vanilla ice cream; 1 plain or almond biscotti, crumbled; Orange peel strips (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan.
2
Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to simmer.
3
Add pears and return mixture to simmer.
4
Reduce heat and simmer slowly until pears are tender when pierced with knife, about 25 minutes.
5
Transfer pears to plate.
6
Boil liquid in saucepan until reduced to 3 cups, about 20 minutes.
7
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
8
Cover and chill pears in poaching liquid.
9
Before serving, rewarm over medium-low heat until pears are heated through.)
10
Arrange 1 warm pear and 1 scoop of ice cream on each of 4 plates.
11
Drizzle some poaching liquid over.
12
Sprinkle with biscotti crumbs.
13
Garnish with orange peel strips, if desired, and serve.

729

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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: 1 750-ml bottle dry red wine, 2 1/4 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Pears Poached in Red Wine, Cardamom and Orange 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!