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Pears poached in red wine and spices.
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Pears Poached in Red Wine

These pears poached in red wine are a delicious treat and the perfect use for juicy seasonal pears!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 211.84kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large pears Bosc or Anjou varieties work best
  • 1 and a half cups red wine
  • ½ cup Pedro Ximenez sweet sherry
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 8 whole green cardamom pods
  • 4 whole star anise pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves to serve

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients except the pears in a saucepan. The saucepan should fit all of the pears comfortably, with enough depth to submerge them completely in the poaching liquid.
  • Bring the mix to the boil, and then turn the heat down to a low simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • When the sugar is dissolved and the wine is simmering, peel the pears. The fruit will discolor quickly, so peel them only when ready!
  • Gently submerge the peeled pears in the wine mix, and poach for 20-25 minutes or until tender enough to be poked through with a fork. Turn the pears every 5 minutes to help them poach evenly.
  • Keeping the pears upright, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the pears to cool in the wine. Once cool, remove the pears and leave on a plate or wire rack.
  • Return the wine mix to the heat and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, and has formed a syrup. If it gets too thick, you can thin it out with a little water.
  • To serve the pears, place upright on a plate and drizzle with a spoonful of the syrup. Garnish with some fresh, torn mint leaves and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 211.84kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.34g | Protein: 1.57g | Fat: 0.81g | Saturated Fat: 0.11g | Sodium: 7.9mg | Potassium: 338.01mg | Fiber: 7.83g | Sugar: 30.43g | Vitamin A: 283.45IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 65.46mg | Iron: 1.8mg