Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our spiced red pears in wine, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the ordinary into the extraordinary. A beautiful fusion of sweet and tangy, these tender pears are slowly simmered in a velvety bath of red wine, spices, and citrus, resulting in a luscious treat that tantalizes the senses. Savor the luscious red pears, infused with the essence of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, complemented by the subtle notes of orange and lemon zest. Each bite offers a burst of juicy sweetness, perfectly balanced by the warm embrace of spices and the fruity elegance of red wine. Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional red wine-poached pears to the innovative spiced pears with honey and balsamic vinegar, discover a world of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER SPICED POACHED PEARS
Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make; the recipe can be mostly prepared in advance of company arriving; and the presentation is lovely.-Jill Mant, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 4h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix wine, brown sugar, cherries, cinnamon, star anise and, if desired, peppercorn until blended. Peel and cut pears lengthwise in half. Remove cores, leaving a small well in the center of each. Arrange pears in wine mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until pears are almost tender. Discard star anise and peppercorn., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth., To serve, remove pears to dessert dishes; drizzle with some of the poaching liquid. Spoon ganache into wells of pears. Top with pine nuts and blackberries. If desired, serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SPICED RED WINE-POACHED PEARS
Steps:
- In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. While liquid is simmering, peel pears, leaving stem intact and being careful not to blemish the flesh of the pears. Slice 1/2-inch off the bottom of the pears to create a flat bottom. Gently place pears in poaching liquid, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even color, until pears are cooked but still firm. Remove saucepan from flame, uncover and cool with pears upright in pan. Once cool, cover and chill in refrigerator at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally, if desired. Gently remove pears from liquid and allow to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, reduce liquid by about half over a medium-high flame for 15 minutes, until liquid is thicker and slightly syrupy. Remove from flame and let liquid come to room temperature. Drizzle each pear with 2 tablespoons syrup and serve.
SPICED RED PEARS IN WINE (CROCK POT)
This is one I'm considering for the holidays. It is originally from "125 Best Vegetarian Crock pot Recipes). The original says this is best in a 3 1/2 quart crock pot because that allows the pears to be submerged. This is served cold so it needs time to chill. Depending on the size of your pears you might need more wine.
Provided by ladypit
Categories Dessert
Time 16h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and core your pears. Then cut in half lengthwise. Put them in your crock pot.
- Add the wine (making sure your pears are covered), the sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Zest the orange and put all the zest in your crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the pears are tender.
- Chill really well.
POACHED PEARS IN SPICED RED WINE
A completely fat-free pud that isn't boring. It's not just Good Food, it's genius
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the black seeds and put in a large saucepan with the wine, sugar, cinnamon and thyme. Cut each piece of pod into three long thin strips, add to pan, then lower in the pears.
- Poach the pears, covered, for 20-30 mins, making sure they are covered in the wine. The cooking time will very much depend on the ripeness of your pears - they should be tender all the way through when pierced with a cocktail stick. You can make these up to 2 days ahead and chill.
- Take the pears from the pan, then boil the liquid to reduce it by half so that it's syrupy. Serve each pear with the cooled syrup, a strip of vanilla, a piece of cinnamon and a small thyme sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 51 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
EASY SPICED WINE FOR THE CROCK POT
This couldn't be easier and tastier. Five ingredients and a crock pot and you have a nice wine for the holiday season.
Provided by Auntie Jan
Categories Beverages
Time 4h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stick cloves into the orange peels making sure to pierce well, place peels in bottom of crock pot.
- add wine, sugar and cinnamon.
- cover and cook on low 3-4 hours.
- place cut oranges out as a garnish for each serving.
- tip: add all ingredients to crock and let sit for a few hours to let the flavors blend. cooking time is not reflected in this tip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 22.8, Protein 0.7
HOT SPICED WINE (CROCK POT)
A wonderful hot drink that can sit all day in your crock pot if you wish. Invite some friends to help drink this.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Beverages
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in crock pot and stir.
- Cook on low for 4-12 hours or high for 1-2 hours.
SPICED RED WINE POACHED PEARS
As elegant as they are delicious, poached pears are a splendid finish to dinners dressy or plain. Here, the poaching syrup is red wine, honey and good cold-weather spices: cloves, cinnamon and star anise. Look for pears that are ripe but still firm, and if you can, choose pears that have stems - they make for a more attractive dish. You can serve the pears soon after they're made or you can cover and refrigerate them in their syrup and serve them chilled or at room temperature. They're good on their own or alongside whipped cream or crème fraîche.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Halve the lemon, and remove 3 wide strips of rind. Peel the pears, leaving a topknot of skin and the stem, if it's attached; rub with the cut lemon. Working from the bottom, core the pears.
- Choose a pot that will hold the pears snugly. Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit inside the pot. Cut 4 slices from the lemon and put them, the strips of zest and all the other ingredients - except the pears - into the pot. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and add the pears, tops up - it's O.K. if they're not fully submerged. Cover with the paper circle and the pot's lid.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes - the pears should still be slightly firm but easily pierced with the tip of a knife; transfer them to a bowl. Boil the syrup for 5 minutes, pour over the fruit and discard the spices. Serve slightly warm, at room temperature or chilled, with or without cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CROCK POT BRILLIANT RED PEARS
Make and share this Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Dessert
Time 8h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In crock pot, combine Jell-o and boiling water; stir in cranberry juice cocktail, cinnamon and cloves.
- Add pears, turning in syrup to coat all sides.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
- Turn pears once while cooking.
- Best served warm with ice cream, but can also be served chilled with the syrup.
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe pears for poaching. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the poaching liquid. This will add depth and complexity to the finished dish.
- Be careful not to overcook the pears. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve the pears warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Spiced red pears in wine are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. The pears are poached in a flavorful liquid made with wine, spices, and sugar. This creates a tender and juicy pear with a beautiful red color. The pears can be served warm or at room temperature, and they can be enjoyed on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
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