Poached pear
Poached pears in red wine is an elegant dish to serve at a dinner party with friends and family. Find our best poached pear recipe below
Ingredients
- Vanilla pod: 1
- Red wine: 740ml
- Granulated sugar: 230g
- Cinnamon stick: 1. halved
- Pears: 6. peeled and whole
Instructions
- 1
Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise and remove the seeds. Add to a saucepan with the red wine,granulated sugar and cinnamon stick. Lower the pears in carefully.
- 2
Poach the pears for 20 minutes,fully covered in the wine. After 20 minutes,test doneness with a cocktail stick. The pears should be tender when pierced.
- 3
When ready,remove the pears from the pan and set aside. Boil the remaining liquid until it’s reduced to a syrup-like consistency.
- 4
Serve the pears in a small bowl with the cooled syrup in the bottom. Garnish with a piece of cinnamon.
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