Wine Poached Pears
Pears poached in spiced wine make a simple and delicious dessert. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and add a dollop of Marscapone cheese to make an elegant presentation.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Medium size sauce pan
Ingredients
- 2 pears The flesh should be firm
- 2 cups red wine
- ½ cup sugar optional
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Lemon peel remove the white pith
- cloves 2-4
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients
- Peel pears leaving the stems intact and gently removing the calyx at the bottom
- Place pears in a saucepan and add wine
- Add the cloves, lemon peel and sugar
- Simmer until a knife blade is easily inserted into the fruit.
- Remove and cool
Serving suggestion
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and add a dollop of Marscapone cheese to create an Italian style dessert.
Tips
- You don't need to immerse the entire fruit in the wine. As the pears simmer, turn them in the pan. This will ensure an even absorption of the wine and enhance the uniformity of color.
- Sugar is an optional ingredient. I prefer to not add it as it can mask the flavor of the fruit and overwhelm the palate if paired with a sweet cookie or ice cream
Notes
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