Red Wine Poached Pear Filled with Vanilla Ice Cream

Name: Red Wine Poached Pear Filled with Vanilla Ice Cream and Topped with Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle light red wine, such as merlot; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 cloves; 2 pears (preferably Bosc or Anjou), peeled, halved and cored; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 1/2 orange, zested; 1 cup vanilla ice cream; 1 cup store-bought granola; 3 fresh mint leaves, torn

Servings: persons

1
In a medium saucepan, add the wine, sugar, cloves, pears, cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest and bring to a simmer.
2
Cut out a circle of parchment paper and fit this on top of the liquid to keep the pears submerged.
3
Simmer the pears until fork-tender, flipping them once, about 40 minutes.
4
Remove the pears from the wine with a slotted spoon and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
5
Continue to reduce the wine mixture on high heat until it becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and strain.
7
Top each pear half with some ice cream, granola and a drizzle of the wine reduction.
8
Finish your art with mint and devour it.

611

kcal

Calories

110

Carbs

Protein

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle light red wine, such as merlot, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cloves, 2 pears (preferably Bosc or Anjou), peeled, halved and cored, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Poached Pear Filled with Vanilla Ice Cream and Topped with Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Red Wine Poached Pear Filled with Vanilla Ice Cream and Topped with Granola

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Variations & substitutions

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