Description
Experience the warmth of cozy evenings with these tender poached pears infused with aromatic spices, creating a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise pod
- 4 whole cloves
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine red wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and whole cloves. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
- Peel the pears while keeping their stems intact. Slice a small amount from the bottom of each pear so they can stand upright.
- Carefully place your prepared pears into the simmering wine mixture. Cover and poach for about 20-25 minutes until tender but not mushy, turning occasionally for even flavor absorption.
- Once finished cooking, remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring pears to a serving dish. Strain out the spices if desired.
- Drizzle some of the luscious poaching liquid over each pear before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use firm yet ripe pears to ensure they hold their shape during poaching. - Experiment with adding spices like cardamom or nutmeg for extra flavor variations. - Leftover poached pears can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.