The most amazing elegant dessert in an instant. Try these quick and easy poached pears cooked with port wine and spices, made in minutes in your Instant Pot®, ready to entertain any guests. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Fioa
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water, port, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Select Saute function and set timer for 3 minutes, until liquid begins to slightly simmer.
- Place pears inside the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Transfer pears to a plate to cool, leaving juices in the pot.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Discard cinnamon sticks from the sauce. Place poached pears in bowls and drizzle with port sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 77.4 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 12.8 mg, Sugar 62.5 g
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Ellie McFarlane
e-mcfarlane@hotmail.frI made these pears for a potluck, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
Shahrzad Dehkordi
dehkordi_s@gmail.comThese pears were delicious! I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert.
Md Shakawat
smd@hotmail.comI've never made poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making them again.
Grace Gathua
g_g@gmail.comThese poached pears were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
TUSHAR ACHARYA
a@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pears, but these poached pears were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Michelle Du Toit
t@yahoo.comThese pears are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Darleen Sanchez
darleens60@hotmail.frI love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The pears, port wine, and spices are all perfectly balanced.
Abdulkadir Umar faruk
u36@gmail.comThese poached pears were the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They were elegant and delicious.
Akhile Akhile
a-akhile@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my pears turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Thomas Kearney
kearney@yahoo.comThese pears were a bit bland. I think I'll add some spices next time.
Lucky Das
das-lucky@hotmail.comSo easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.
Iraiven Sawmynaden
s.iraiven@hotmail.comI made these pears for a dinner party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Ronjit Kumar
k.ronjit@gmail.comThese poached pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Nabeel Sarsala
nabeel_sarsala5@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The pears are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving these pears with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Shafiq Rajpoot
s_rajpoot97@yahoo.comThese poached pears were an absolute delight! The port wine sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pears were perfectly tender. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream, and they were the perfect ending to a special dinner.