Mulled Wine Poached Pears
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Mulled Wine Poached Pears, a dessert that captures the essence of warmth and festivity. Ripe pears are delicately poached in a fragrant blend of red wine, cinnamon, and star anise, transforming them into a sweet, spiced delight that will impress at any gathering. Perfect for holiday celebrations or intimate evenings, this dish not only tastes divine but also adds a stunning visual to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise pods (or cloves as a substitute)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the pears while keeping the stems intact for an elegant presentation.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine red wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Gently add the pears to the saucepan; ensure the liquid covers them halfway. If needed, add more wine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove pears using tongs and place them upright on serving plates.
- Increase heat under the saucepan to boil down the remaining liquid until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Drizzle the sauce over each pear before serving; garnish with additional cinnamon sticks or fresh mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg