PEARS IN RED WINE
I find this very easy recipe yet one that's really classy. I find the sauce tastes better if you make it the day before so that the flavours can mature. I've also used red grape juice instead of wine and it tasted just as good. I've been using this recipe for over 15 years and still love it. I even use the sauce as a pouring sauce for Ice Cream. I often increase the recipe so that I have leftovers just for that. The time that it takes to reduce the liquid is variable dependent on the quantity. I've estimated that it can take up to 20 minutes but it could take less time. They can also be put into a pretty jar and given as a gift.
Provided by C-J from the UK
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put sugar, wine, water, cinnamon, cloves and lemon rind in a large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Peel the pears leaving the stalks on.
- Cut off the core at the base. You are only cutting a small amount (5mm) to help the pears stand upright.
- Add pears to the saucepan.
- Cover and simmer gently for 20 - 25 minutes or until the pears are soft and coloured by the wine. (You can weight the pears down by an upside down cereal bowl to help them get coloured).
- Remove the pears carefully from the saucepan with a slotted spoon and place standing upright in a heatproof bowl or dish (I use a plastic Tupperware dish with a lid so that it can be put in the fridge later).
- Increase the heat and boil the liquid in the saucepan rapidly until the liquid reduces and it thick and syrupy. This can take between 10 and 20 minutes dependent on the quantity of liquid.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and allow to cool slightly. (Careful the sugary liquid is very hot).
- Strain the liquid to remove lemon rind and cloves and pour over the pears. (I hold a sieve over the pears to do this).
- When the pears and the syrup are quite cold chill in the fridge for several hours or overnight. Spoon the syrup over them from time to time this helps to give them more colour. (Again I weight them down with an upside down cereal bowl).
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Jorge E.
[email protected]Delicious! The pears were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert.
Gloria Garcia
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The pears were perfectly poached and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It was the perfect dessert.
moh stregis
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pears are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert.
NZR Lamim
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the pears, and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Fidel Onu
[email protected]These pears were delicious! The red wine sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pears were perfectly poached. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert.
Sa Rajib Vai
[email protected]This was my first time making pears in red wine, and I was really impressed. The pears were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
franken_ playes
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pears are always perfectly poached, and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Mebra Nakafeero
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pears were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert.
Alissa Wright
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pears, and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Shaikh Gaming
[email protected]These pears were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and decadent, and the pears were tender and flavorful.
Wayne Richardson
[email protected]This was my first time poaching pears, and I was really happy with the results. The pears were soft and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Nasir Mughal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The pears are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is divine. I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.
Kamsi Okey onuora
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pears were perfectly poached in the red wine, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect ending to a special dinner.