Poached Pears with Sweet Wine and Fruit Confetti

Name: Poached Pears with Sweet Wine and Fruit Confetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small firm but ripe Anjou pears, peeled; 3 1/2 cups sweet white or red wine (such as Moscato) from 1-liter bottle; 2 cups pear nectar; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot; 1/2 cup chopped peeled kiwi; 1/2 cup chopped peeled seeded cantaloupe; 1/2 cup quartered hulled strawberries; Fresh mint sprigs

Servings: persons

1
Using melon baller, remove core from bottom end of pears.
2
Combine wine, pear nectar and cinnamon stick in large pot.
3
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.
4
Bring to simmer.
5
Add pears (liquid should cover pears halfway).
6
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until pears are tender, about 10 minutes, turning pears halfway through.
7
Transfer pears and cooking liquid to large bowl.
8
Cool completely.
9
Drain poaching liquid back into pot.
10
Mix 2 tablespoons liquid with arrowroot in small bowl; return to pot.
11
Boil until sauce thickens and is reduced to 2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
12
Cool sauce to room temperature.
13
(Pears and sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
14
Cover separately and refrigerate.
15
Bring to room temperature before serving.)
16
Spoon sauce into 6 shallow bowls.
17
Place pears atop sauce.
18
Sprinkle kiwi, cantaloupe and strawberries around pears.
19
Garnish with mint and serve.

140

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Calories

Carbs

Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 small firm but ripe Anjou pears, peeled, 3 1/2 cups sweet white or red wine (such as Moscato) from 1-liter bottle, 2 cups pear nectar, 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half, and more.

Yes, Poached Pears with Sweet Wine and Fruit Confetti 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!