A simple, but delicious recipe for poached pears in red wine. You only need a handful of ingredients. You can eat the pears as a dessert, warm or cold, but in the Netherlands we traditionally eat stewed pears as a side dish for Christmas. I prefer them cold.
Provided by nanda
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place pears in a saucepan. Add sugar, orange peel, and cinnamon stick. Pour in red wine to cover pears completely. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until pears are soft and deep red in color, about 2 1/2 hours.
- Transfer pears to a serving plate using a slotted spoon. Serve the pears warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 46.6 g
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Michael Latecki
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have these pears poached and ready to serve in under an hour.
Sania Mumtaz
[email protected]These poached pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and the red wine sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Miguel Martin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pears are always perfectly poached and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Ameen Afghan
[email protected]These poached pears are a great make-ahead dessert. You can make them a day or two in advance and they'll still be delicious.
Ashmuhammad Zeerak
[email protected]I love the way the spices in this recipe warm up the flavor of the pears.
Jesse Shaw
[email protected]These poached pears are a great way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and the red wine sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Christina Vel√°zquez
[email protected]I made these pears for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
Samuel Blaq
[email protected]These poached pears are the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. They're elegant and delicious.
Atiski Atiski
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but these poached pears were amazing. The red wine and spices really enhanced the flavor of the pears.
Nalwadda Josephine
[email protected]These pears are so beautiful and delicious. I can't wait to make them again.
Connie Richardson
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of red wine and spices and it always turns out great.
Mr Moto Holic
[email protected]These poached pears are a great way to use up leftover red wine. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.
Rachel Weimar
[email protected]I've never poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pears turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Albert Pairerra
[email protected]These pears are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of red wine and spices.
Muktar Muktar
[email protected]I made these pears for my Christmas dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Anth Youssef
[email protected]These poached pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're easy to make and always impress my guests.
Shonni Watkins
[email protected]I love the deep red color of these pears. They look so elegant in a dessert bowl. The flavor is also amazing - the red wine and spices really come through.
FAHEEM jafar chitral khan jafar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pears are always perfectly poached and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I like to serve them with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Ninonino Ninonino
[email protected]These poached pears were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of red wine, spices, and citrus was divine. The pears were perfectly tender and flavorful.