Best 3 Burgundy Poached Pears Recipes

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Burgundy poached pears is a classic French dessert characterized by its rich, red wine flavor with a hint of sweet, caramelized sugar. This classic dessert features ripe pears gently simmered in a flavorful mixture of red wine, sugar, and aromatic spices. As the pears cook, they absorb the beautiful burgundy color and rich flavors of the poaching liquid, resulting in a dessert that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. Serve the poached pears warm or chilled, topped with a dollop of lightly sweetened crème fraîche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BURGUNDY-POACHED PEARS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 Bartlett or Comice pears, ripe, yet firm (see note)
1 bottle red Burgundy wine, approximately (see note)
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean
Zest of one lemon
Mint leaves, for decoration

Steps:

  • Carefully peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.
  • In a deep saucepan, bring the wine to a boil with the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla bean and lemon zest. Reduce the heat so that the mixture is simmering slowly and add the pears. Poach them until they are tender, about 25-35 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the pears remain in the liquid until serving time. To serve, decorate the top of each pear with a mint leaf and serve with a spoonful of the poaching wine.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 288, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams

BURGUNDY POACHED PEARS



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Make and share this Burgundy Poached Pears recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium firm ripe pears
1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
6 cups Burgundy wine or 6 cups dry red wine
3 cups reduced-calorie cranberry juice cocktail
12 orange slices
3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
orange rind twists (optional)
fresh mint sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel pears and remove core from bottom end, leaving stem intact.
  • If needed, slice about 1/4 inch from bottom of pears, so that they will sit flat.
  • Brush pears with orange juice to prevent browning.
  • Combine burgundy, cranberry juice, orange slices and cinnamon sticks in a dutch oven, bring to boil.
  • Add pears, reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes until pears are tender, turning pears occasionally.
  • Remove pears from pan, reserving 1 cup poaching liquid.
  • Reserve remaining liquid.
  • Discard orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
  • Place each pear on a dessert plate.
  • Top each pear with 2 tablespoons reserved poaching liquid.
  • Garnish with orange rind curls and mint sprigs.
  • The remaining poaching liquid can be chilled and combined with chilled ginger ale to make a delicious wine punch.

BURGUNDY POACHED PEARS



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Categories     Pear

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 pears-peeled
3 bottles burgundy wine
2# sugar
2ea cinnamon sticks
1T juniper berries
8ea cloves
2ea star anise

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in stockpot. Weigh down pears with a plate. Heat up slowly til just barely simmering. Cook till for tender.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe pears that are not too soft or bruised.
  • Use a red wine that you enjoy drinking. A fruity, full-bodied red wine will give the pears the best flavor.
  • Add a variety of spices to the poaching liquid to give the pears a complex flavor. Common spices used include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and star anise.
  • You can also add other fruits to the poaching liquid, such as apples, cranberries, or oranges.
  • Poach the pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the pears warm or chilled. You can also top them with whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Burgundy poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that will impress your family and friends.

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