Poached Pears in Red Wine Recipe

Poached pears in spiced red wine recipe - aromatic and delicious dessert.

Ingredients:
5-6 firm large pears
1 bottle red wine (750ml)
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp clove
2 star anise
3/4 (150g) cup sugar
1 vanilla bean (optional)

Directions:

1. peel pears, leaving stem intact and being careful not to blemish the flesh of the pears. Slice 1/2-inch off the bottom of the pears to create a flat bottom.
2. In a medium size saucepan combine red wine, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and sugar. Place pealed pears in the liquid. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes. turning every 5 minutes to ensure even color, until pears are cooked but still firm
3. Cool to room temperature. cover and chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Drizzle each pear with few tablespoons syrup and serve.
Notes:
• Before serving you also can simmer the syrup without the pears for another 15-20 min to get more syrupy liquid.
• You can serve in cold or at room temperature.
• I used medium size pears but I recommend to use large pears for better results.

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[andyw]

This is gonne be the third of fourth Christmas I'm making this recipe, thanks a lot!

[shealeejaii]

Making some for New Year's Eve! 😊 🎉🌃🍐

[sarahmcconnery]

digging the music you are setting the tone

[cookwithdeedee_]

Looks stunning, thank you for the tips!

[ginorisbaber]

Beautiful & music too. I’m so making this. On quarantine & our Wedding anniversary 👍 Thank You Very much.

[peregrineme]

Looks super nice, and thanks for the recipe! Imo presentation would look a little better if you used a non-serrated peeler - you'd then have a nice smooth and glossy surface on the pear.