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Red Wine Poached Pears

Time: 30 minutes. These pears are so beautiful, it’s hard to believe how easy they are to make. You can also try the recipe with white wine or apple juice instead of the red wine, but the pears won’t have the same pastel color.

Red Wine Poached Pears




Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto
 2 cups dry red wine
 1 navel orange, quartered
 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
 1 cinnamon stick (4 in. long), broken in half
 6 whole cloves
 2 Bartlett pears, peeled, halved, and cored
 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
 1/4 cup heavy cream
Step 1
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In a 3- to 4-qt. saucepan, combine wine, orange pieces, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the cinnamon, cloves, and 2 cups water and bring to boil over high heat. Add pears, reduce heat to a simmer, and place on top of pears to submerge them in liquid. Cook, covered, until pears are tender when pierced, about 15 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together cheese, cream, and 2 tbsp. sugar until very thick. Serve pear halves in shallow bowls, each with about 1/4 cup of the poaching liquid and a dollop of the sweetened cheese. Save remaining liquid for another use, such as making hot spiced wine, if you like.

Step 3
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 357Calories from Fat 30
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 18mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 63g21%

Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.