Seasonal Pears Poached in Red Wine Recipe

Name: Seasonal Pears Poached in Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups medium-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 tsp. whole allspice; 1 stick cinnamon; 4 cloves; 6 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and halved; 1 pint vanilla soy ice cream; 2 oz. dark chocolate, shaved or finely chopped; 2 Tbs. grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1
Combine wine, sugar, honey, allspice, cinnamon and cloves, and bring to a boil.
2
In large pot, drop 6 pear halves in liquid, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes, or until pears can be easily pierced with knife.
3
Cooking time may vary according to ripeness.
4
Remove pears from liquid, and repeat with remaining pear halves.
5
Strain poaching liquid, and pour over pears.
6
Cool, then cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
7
To serve, set 2 pear halves on each plate.
8
Add scoop of ice cream, and drizzle with 1/4 cup poaching liquid.
9
Top with chocolate and orange zest.

385

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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: 4 cups medium-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tsp. whole allspice, and more.

Yes, Seasonal Pears Poached in Red Wine 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.

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Seasonal Pears Poached in Red Wine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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