Mulled Wine Poached Pears
Mulled Wine Poached Pears are a warm and elegant dessert that perfectly blends sweet, tender pears with the rich spices of mulled wine. This delightful dish not only fills your kitchen with inviting aromas but also makes for a stunning presentation at any gathering. Serve these luscious pears warm or chilled for an unforgettable treat that captures the spirit of holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm Bosc or Anjou pears, peeled
- 2 cups dry red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 5 whole cloves
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse pears under cold water; pat dry.
- In a large saucepan, combine red wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Carefully add pears upright into the saucepan, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes until pears are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and let pears cool in the poaching liquid for at least one hour to enhance flavor.
- Transfer pears to dessert plates and drizzle with some of the reduced mulled wine for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating cardamom or ginger into the poaching liquid. You can also substitute red wine with white wine or apple cider for a different twist. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.