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 mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: white wine poached pears, wine poached pears
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 453kcal
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.
- 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.
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