Poached Pear Halves With Wine Sauce is a classic Dessert that stands the test of time. The poached pears are soft with a wine based sauce flavoured with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. This is a warming dessert which is a stylish way to conclude a meal.
Poached Pear Halves With Wine Sauce
An excellent dish to finish a meal. The pears are softened in the sauce and absorb the wine!!
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups blush wine
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 3 whole cloves
- 6 large d’Anjou pears peeled, cored, halved
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Mint sprigs garnish
Instructions
- Combine the wine, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and cloves in a large skillet and heat to simmering.2 cups blush wine, 1 cup apple juice, 2 sticks cinnamon, 1 whole nutmeg, 3 whole cloves
- Add the pears, cut-sides down. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes until the pears are tender.6 large d’Anjou pears
- Carefully remove the pears and place them on serving dishes. Discard the spices.
- Heat the wine mixture to boiling. Mix the cornstarch with water and add to the wine. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened.2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup cold water
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the sugar. Spoon the sauce over the pears. Garnish with mint to serve.Mint sprigs, 1/4 cup sugar
Notes
Whole nutmeg and cinnamon sticks add punch to these pears.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 17g