Red Wine Poached Pears with Orange & Pistachio Cream Recipe

Name: Red Wine Poached Pears with Orange & Pistachio Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red wine; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 2 x 5cm pieces orange rind; 2 star anise; 6 Buerre Bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09; 250 g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachio nuts; 1/4 cup caster sugar, extra; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind; pistachio nuts, extra, for decoration

Servings: persons

2 cups red wine
2 cups water
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 x 5cm pieces orange rind
2 star anise
6 Buerre Bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09
250 g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachio nuts
1/4 cup caster sugar, extra
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
pistachio nuts, extra, for decoration

1
COMBINE the wine, water, sugar, orange rind and star anise in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
2
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Add the pears and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
4
Remove pears and allow to cool.
5
Simmer the liquid until reduced by half.
6
Cool.
7
COMBINE PHILLY, orange juice, nuts, extra sugar and orange rind.
8
Place 2 pear halves on each serving plate.
9
Dollop with pistachio cream, drizzle with syrup and sprinkle over extra nuts.
10
Serve immediately.
11
HANDY TIP: Substitute white wine for red wine if desired.

390

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cups red wine, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup caster sugar, 2 x 5cm pieces orange rind, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Poached Pears with Orange & Pistachio Cream 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.

Red Wine Poached Pears with Orange & Pistachio Cream

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