Description
Mulled Wine Poached Pears are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with rich red wine, aromatic spices, and citrus zest. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. With its stunning presentation and unforgettable flavor, these poached pears become a centerpiece that impresses every guest. Easy to prepare yet luxurious in taste, indulge in this comforting dessert that warms the heart and fills the kitchen with inviting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 2 cups red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 5 whole cloves
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine red wine, water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and citrus zests. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Peel the pears but keep them whole with stems intact. Gently lower them into the simmering liquid to ensure they are fully submerged.
- Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Remove from heat and let the pears cool in the poaching liquid for at least an hour to enhance flavor infusion.
- Serve warm or chilled with some reduced poaching liquid drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg