PEARS IN RED WINE
I find this very easy recipe yet one that's really classy. I find the sauce tastes better if you make it the day before so that the flavours can mature. I've also used red grape juice instead of wine and it tasted just as good. I've been using this recipe for over 15 years and still love it. I even use the sauce as a pouring sauce for Ice Cream. I often increase the recipe so that I have leftovers just for that. The time that it takes to reduce the liquid is variable dependent on the quantity. I've estimated that it can take up to 20 minutes but it could take less time. They can also be put into a pretty jar and given as a gift.
Provided by C-J from the UK
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put sugar, wine, water, cinnamon, cloves and lemon rind in a large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Peel the pears leaving the stalks on.
- Cut off the core at the base. You are only cutting a small amount (5mm) to help the pears stand upright.
- Add pears to the saucepan.
- Cover and simmer gently for 20 - 25 minutes or until the pears are soft and coloured by the wine. (You can weight the pears down by an upside down cereal bowl to help them get coloured).
- Remove the pears carefully from the saucepan with a slotted spoon and place standing upright in a heatproof bowl or dish (I use a plastic Tupperware dish with a lid so that it can be put in the fridge later).
- Increase the heat and boil the liquid in the saucepan rapidly until the liquid reduces and it thick and syrupy. This can take between 10 and 20 minutes dependent on the quantity of liquid.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and allow to cool slightly. (Careful the sugary liquid is very hot).
- Strain the liquid to remove lemon rind and cloves and pour over the pears. (I hold a sieve over the pears to do this).
- When the pears and the syrup are quite cold chill in the fridge for several hours or overnight. Spoon the syrup over them from time to time this helps to give them more colour. (Again I weight them down with an upside down cereal bowl).
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Kidus Kidus boyka
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It was a great way to use up some leftover pears.
Mokoena Matlala
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Bella Rylee
[email protected]This was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll add a little bit of sugar next time.
Serah Linda
[email protected]I love how the flavors of the pears and the red wine complement each other. It's a truly unique and delicious dessert.
Sheneka Murdock
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and sophisticated, yet still easy to make.
Brandny Too
[email protected]I've never had pears in red wine before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was absolutely delicious!
Ibrahim Rizwan
[email protected]Meh
Ntale Juma
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight dessert. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mateo Pacheco
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this dish. The red wine sauce was amazing.
SIPHO JOSEPH SANGWENI
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Nokwanda Ngwenya
[email protected]Yum!
Adrian Chetty
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it with a different type of wine next time.
Sanowar Hussain
[email protected]Not bad
Ranju Adhikari
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests. The pears are always perfectly cooked, and the sauce is so flavorful. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.
Alexis Madigan
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. Turned out great!
Md Raful
[email protected]This was such a delightful dessert! The pears were perfectly poached in the red wine, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream, and it was the perfect finishing touch.