BRAISED PEARS IN RED WINE
This is a show-stopper dessert from The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen. It's easy to make and your guests will feel very special. I used a California Cabernet and these were delicious.
Provided by Linorama
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut a thin level horizontal slice from the bottom of each pear so they can easily stand upright.
- In a medium stockpot, combine the wine, water, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Remove from heat and carefully stand pears upright in pot.
- Return pot to burner and bring to brisk simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduct the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until pears are very tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting with liquid occasionally.
- With slotted spoon transfer pears to a individual serving plates.
- Meanwhile, boil the cooking liquid over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- Remove and discard cinnamon pieces.
- Spoon syrup evenly over the pears; let cool to room temperature.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Or cover and refrigerate 1- 24 hours and serve chilled.
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Dipendra Chand
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The wine sauce was amazing and really made the pears taste special.
Rai Nouman
[email protected]These pears are so delicious and elegant. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Ona Ara Ademuyiwa
[email protected]I love the way the wine sauce complements the sweetness of the pears. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Boitumelo Monyane
[email protected]This is a really easy recipe to follow, and the pears turn out beautifully. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kaeliana mcmullin
[email protected]I made these pears for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Muna Koirala
[email protected]These pears are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and the wine sauce is the perfect complement to the pears.
Md Remon
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The pears were a bit bland and the wine sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Ayham Anwer
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pears turned out mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Jose Madrigal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the pears are always a hit with my family.
Kaelynn Nelson
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pears were cooked to perfection and the wine sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.
Saira Afzal
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pears are so tender and the wine sauce is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Rana Saeed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pears turned out beautifully. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they were the perfect ending to a special meal.
Naya Boamah
[email protected]The pears were a bit tart for my taste, but the wine sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use a sweeter variety of pears.
Reabetswe Manoka
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover red wine.
Musoke Peter
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pears are elegant and impressive, and the wine sauce is to die for.
Koos Rachomanyane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The wine sauce was amazing, and it really complemented the pears.
Sana As if Sana Asif
[email protected]I made these pears for a dinner party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Lola Clark
[email protected]These pears were absolutely delicious! The wine sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pears were tender and juicy. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream, and they were the perfect dessert.