How to Make Instant Pot® Poached Pears with Port Wine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you been looking for a delicious and impressive dessert to serve at your next dinner party or special occasion? Look no further than these Instant Pot® Poached Pears with Port Wine. This elegant and flavorful dish is sure to wow your guests and leave them wanting more. Using the Instant Pot® makes the process quick and easy, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.

Poached pears have been a beloved dessert for centuries, and for good reason. The te...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups port wine
  • 1 ½ cups orange juice
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 firm pears, stems attached

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine water, port, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Select Saute function and set timer for 3 minutes, until liquid begins to slightly simmer.
  • Place pears inside the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Transfer pears to a plate to cool, leaving juices in the pot.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Discard cinnamon sticks from the sauce. Place poached pears in bowls and drizzle with port sauce.
  • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 13mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 63g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 512mg