Mulled Wine Poached Pears
Mulled Wine Poached Pears are a delightful dessert that transforms sweet, juicy pears into a luxurious treat. Slowly simmered in fragrant red wine with warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, these tender pears soak up rich flavors for an unforgettable experience. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, serve them warm or chilled drizzled with luscious wine syrup for a truly elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dry red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 4 firm ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 6 whole cloves
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Peel the pears, leaving stems intact. Trim the bottom to ensure they stand upright.
- In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and lemon zest over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Gently add the pears to the poaching liquid, ensuring they are submerged.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Remove pears from the liquid and let cool slightly before serving warm drizzled with syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating cardamom or ginger into the spice mix. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat gently on low heat before serving.