Poached Pears in Red Wine - Easy Dessert Recipe

Poached Pears in Red Wine is a traditional Spanish dessert that is popular during the holiday season. The secret to this recipe is using pears that are not too ripe so they maintain their shape when poached in the wine. The pears are simmered in a mixture of red wine, white sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peels, resulting in a deliciously flavored dessert. Serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled for a refreshing treat. Enjoy the cinnamon and lemon flavors that really shine through in this fantastic dessert that will remind you of Christmas.

Ingredients:

  1. 4 pears
  2. 1/2 cup white sugar
  3. 1 cinnamon stick
  4. lemon peels

Cooking steps:

  • Peel and keep the stem on 4 pears.
  • Cut a couple of lemon peels, scraping off the white pith.
  • In a large frying pan, add a bottle of red wine, 1/2 cup white sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peels.
  • Add the peeled pears to the pan and cook with medium heat, flipping them every 5 minutes.
  • After poaching for about 25 minutes, stand the pears up to cook the bottom part.
  • Remove the pears from the pan and place them in a separate bowl.
  • Keep the heat on the pan and let the red wine sauce rest for a couple of minutes.
  • Plate the dish by placing a poached pear in a shallow bowl and drizzle with red wine sauce.
  • Serve the dessert warm, at room temperature, or cold from the fridge.
  • Enjoy the delicious flavors of cinnamon and lemon in this fantastic dessert reminiscent of Christmas.