PEARS POACHED IN RED WINE AND CASSIS
A classic French dessert with liqueur that adds a deep berry essence. Wine-poached pears make fora classic French dessert. I like to add a little crème de cassis liqueur to the wine, along with honey, vanilla and cinnamon. The cassis, made from black currants,adds a deep berry essence to the syrupy wine. You can serve these pears warm or chilled. The poached pears will keep well for a couple of days in the refrigerator. The pears will continue to soften.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, dessert
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine wine, honey, and crème de cassis in a medium saucepan. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean halves into wine and add pods.Add cinnamon stick and raisins and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a bowl with water and add lemon juice. Peel, quarter and core pears and drop into the acidulated water. (This prevents the pears from discoloring.)
- Drain pears and add to simmering wine. Bring back to a simmer, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes more, until pears areslightly translucent. Turn off heat and remove cinnamon stick. Add almonds. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Avianah Jenkins
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe again!
Aca
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.
Janelle Richard
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pears.
Mackenson Noël - Mr. Immortal
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Małgorzata Bragiel
[email protected]I love the way the red wine and cassis flavors infuse the pears.
Donna Attiva Trading
[email protected]The pears are so tender and juicy, they practically melt in your mouth.
Pranto Babu
[email protected]I've tried other recipes for poached pears, but this one is by far the best.
Freddy Sekgobela
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success.
MIAN Danial
[email protected]The poaching liquid makes a delicious sauce that can be used to top ice cream or yogurt.
Nesrine Khouni
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these poached pears.
Amber Herforth
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover red wine.
Alisha Mather
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this recipe again. It's a keeper!
Mohiuddin Kjan
[email protected]I served these pears with a dollop of whipped cream and they were absolutely delicious.
Asif Bashir
[email protected]The cassis adds a lovely sweetness to the sauce. It's the perfect complement to the tartness of the pears.
Alexandra Munoz
[email protected]I love the deep red color of the pears after they've been poached in red wine.
Hikmat King
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is stunning. The pears are so tender and flavorful.
Waqas Shahbaz
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about poaching pears in red wine, but I'm so glad I tried it. The results were amazing!
Elyana Smith
[email protected]The combination of red wine, cassis, and pears is simply magical. I highly recommend this recipe!
Henry Lara
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Md Mafug
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The pears were perfectly poached and the sauce was divine.