WINE-POACHED PEARS

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These pears look beautiful on a plate. The rosy color and wonderful flavor set the scene for a memorable holiday dinner. -Patricia Stiehr, Eureka, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups port wine
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
6 medium Bosc pears, peeled

Steps:

  • Place wine, sugar and lemon zest in a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. Add pears., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until pears are tender, turning pears halfway through cooking. Using a slotted spoon, remove pears; cut into slices (save cooking liquid for another use).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

tenard “Cloudies” martin
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I love this recipe! The pears are always so tender and the sauce is so delicious.


Roshni Islam
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dildar Hussain
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The pears are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


rosalita adams
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I made these pears for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Loweda Loweda
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dessert. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lohar Samir
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly tender and the sauce is divine.


Mam_boyz_ug Maurice
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I love this recipe! The pears are always so tender and the sauce is so delicious.


Ga Nace
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zenaida Yarrington
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The pears are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


unlimted Gabe
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I made these pears for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


areli gonzalez
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dessert. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohamed Abederrahmane hediya
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I've tried this recipe with different types of pears and they've all turned out great. I especially like using Bosc pears.


Gine Agrisor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out perfectly. They were soft and juicy and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Nirmala Kc
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I made these pears for my family and they were a huge success. The pears were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Ali Shazebch
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The pears are beautiful and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Zobia Zobia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The pears are always perfectly tender and the sauce is divine.


AHMAD AL HAMZA
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These pears were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.