How to Make Poires Au Vin Rouge (Pears in Red Wine) - A Step-by-Step Guide

A classic French dessert that boasts elegance and simplicity, Poires Au Vin Rouge, or Pears in Red Wine, is a luscious and sophisticated dish that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something special.

The combination of tender, poached pears and a rich, velvety red wine reduction creates a harmonious balance of flavors that is simply irresistible. The sweetness of the pears is perfectly...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups red wine
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 strip orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed (Optional)
  • 3 whole black peppercorns (Optional)
  • 2 bay leaves (Optional)
  • 6 large firm pears

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, fennel seed, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large saucepan. Peel the pears, and remove the cores from the bottom, leaving the stems intact; set aside. Bring the wine to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the pears, return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue simmering until tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the pears from the wine syrup, cover, and refrigerate until cold. Strain the syrup through a mesh sieve, and discard the spices. Simmer the syrup over medium heat until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Refrigerate the syrup until cold.
  • Once the syrup is cold, pour over the pears, cover, and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 55g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 420mg