Best 3 White Wine Poached Pears Recipes

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White wine poached pears, a classic dessert of poached pears simmered in a mixture of white wine, sugar, and spices, is an elegant and easy-to-make treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE WINE-POACHED PEARS



White Wine-Poached Pears image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bottle Champagne, sparkling white wine, or dry white wine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 vanilla bean
5 firm but ripe Comice pears, stems left on, peeled

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients but pears in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add pears, lower heat, and cook 20 to 30 minutes, until pears are tender. If necessary, turn pears very gently by rotating stems with your fingertips so they cook evenly. Remove pears to a bowl, bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil, and reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour syrup over pears and refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. Serve.

POACHED PEARS IN WHITE WINE AND GINGER SAUCE



Poached Pears In White Wine And Ginger Sauce image

Provided by Enid Nemy

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1/2 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon lemon rind, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, cut in fine julienne strips
4 pears, preferably Bosc, peeled
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, water, white wine, lemon rind and ginger. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Add pears. Poach until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool pears in poaching liquid. When cooled, set pears aside. Bring poaching liquid to boil and reduce to approximately Z cup. Remove ginger and reserve. Discard lemon rind.
  • Add 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier and blend.
  • Sweeten whipped cream with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier.
  • Place pears on four serving plates. Pour sauce over and sprinkle with reserved ginger. Serve with whipped cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 420, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Sugar 73 grams

PEARS POACHED IN WHITE WINE



PEARS POACHED IN WHITE WINE image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Poach     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 firm pears
Bottle of white wine such as Riesling
Vanilla bean, split and scraped
1 c. Water
3/4 c. Sugar

Steps:

  • 1) Peel pears leaving stems attached. Core from bottom. 2) Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a 4 qt pan. 3) Add pears, reduce heat to medium, and poach 30 min. 4) Remove pears to serving dish and refrigerate. 5) Remove vanilla bean and reduce syrup to 1 c. over high heat. Do not let turn brown. 6) Chill syrup, spoon over pears to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe but firm pears for poaching. This will help them hold their shape and not become mushy.
  • Use a good quality white wine for poaching. A dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, will work well.
  • Add some aromatics to the poaching liquid, such as cinnamon sticks, star anise, or vanilla beans. This will help to infuse the pears with flavor.
  • Poach the pears gently over low heat. This will help to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Let the pears cool in the poaching liquid before serving. This will help them to absorb more of the flavor.

Conclusion:

White wine poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed on any occasion. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your guests, give white wine poached pears a try.

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