Poached Pears with Dessert Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Pears with Dessert Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans pears in syrup; 1 cup port wine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 star anise, optional; 1 cinnamon stick, ground, or ground cinnamon, to taste; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 orange, zested; 1/3 cup raspberry filling; Whipped topping, for garnish; Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cans pears in syrup
1 cup port wine
1/2 cup sugar
1 star anise, optional
1 cinnamon stick, ground, or ground cinnamon, to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 lemon, juiced
1 orange, zested
1/3 cup raspberry filling
Whipped topping, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

1
Strain pears and discard syrup; set pears aside.
2
Combine all ingredients, except the pears and raspberry filling, in a non-reactive saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and add the pears.
4
Add enough cold water to cover pears and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Once thickened, remove pears and chill.
6
Add raspberry filling to port syrup and bring to a boil.
7
Cook until reduced to the consistency of a glaze.
8
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
9
Spoon pears into bowls and top with glaze.
10
Garnish with whipped topping and fresh mint, if desired.

190

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans pears in syrup, 1 cup port wine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 star anise, optional, and more.

Yes, Poached Pears with Dessert Wine Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Poached Pears with Dessert Wine Sauce

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