Ingredients
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- 4 ripe pears, peeled and halved
- 2 cups red wine or spiced wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 1 orange peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: a splash of brandy or bourbon for added depth
Instructions
- Start by peeling and halving the pears, removing the core if desired.
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker—consider the Crock-Pot Family-Size Slow Cooker—combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peel, and vanilla extract. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the pears to the simmering wine mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until the pears are tender and infused with the spiced wine flavor. For consistency, you might want to check with the Fullstar Ultimate Veggie Prep Master for preparing ingredients smoothly.
- Once done, remove the pears carefully and set aside. Continue simmering the wine to reduce it into a syrup, which you can drizzle over the pears before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover poached pears in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Submerge the pears in the spiced wine syrup to preserve their flavor and moisture.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Westerosi inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear with syrup
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
