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Poached pears served whole and drizzled with reduced sugar wine sauce.
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White Wine Poached Pears

White wine poached pears are simmered in an aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh orange, creating a deliciously sweet fall dessert.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: white wine poached pears, wine poached pears
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 453kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To a medium sized pot, add the white wine, water, sugar, orange peel and orange juice, cinnamon stick and nutmeg.
  • Give the mixture a stir, then add the peeled pears into the poaching liquid.
  • Cook the peaches on medium heat or a strong simmer for about 25 minutes until the pears can be easily pierced with a knife and the sauce has thickened.
  • Keep an eye on the pears and turn them every so often so they cook evenly. If the sauce is caramelizing too quickly, reduce the heat.
  • Once done, serve the poached pears with vanilla ice cream and pour reduced caramel around the pears.

Notes

  • Look for firmer pears will hold up to the poaching and not get too "soft".
  • Firmer pears may need a few extra minutes of cooking, test by poking a knife in the center and if it easily goes through, the pears are ready!
  • if the caramel is reducing too quickly, add a ½ cup of water and continue poaching.
  • Turn the pears every so often, making sure all of the sides cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 128mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg