Red Wine Poached Pears

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An elegant and simple French dessert!

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Very easy

6 minutes

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

379 cal.

Per serving

Ingredients

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small), Citrus juicer, Peeler

recipe

Orange

Step 1

Using a peeler, create long strips of orange zest, then juice the orange.

Pear

Step 2

Peel the pears (leaving the stem).

Red wine
Orange
Sugar (granulated)
Cinnamon sticks

Step 3

In a pot, add the wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks and orange zest. (Optional: Add a few pieces of star anise.) Add the orange juice and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Add the pears to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, covered, over low heat.

Step 5

Halfway through cooking, turn the pears.

Step 6

Remove the pears from the pot and let the wine reduce until it forms a syrupy sauce.

Step 7

Serve the pears with the sauce.

Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy379 cal.
Fat0.97 g
Carbohydrates77 g
Protein2 g
Fiber10 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Red Wine Poached Pears" contains 379 Energy, 0.97 g of Fat, 77 g of Carbohydrates, 2 g of Protein, 10 g of Fiber.

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