Poached Pears
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
15m
|
Total Time:
55m
Ingredients
- 1/2 bottle (1 1/2 cups) red wine
- 1 lemon
- 1 navel orange, quartered
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split, or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves
- 4 small ripe pears (any variety), peeled
Directions
- In a small saucepan, off the heat, combine the wine, the juice from the lemon and orange, 1 of the squeezed orange quarters, the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Add the pears and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, until they're easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to individual plates.
- Remove and discard the orange quarter and spices. Return the liquid to a simmer and cook until syrupy and reduced by two-thirds, about 15 minutes, depending on size of pan. Spoon the sauce over the pears.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 318Calories From Fat 0%
- Fat 0g
- Sat Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 8mg
- Carbohydrate 66g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 55g
- Protein 1g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Pears not quite ripe? Poaching in wine renders them juicy and tender. For extra drama, serve this dessert with a scoop of
vanilla ice cream.
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