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!!

4.69 from 48 votes

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Course: Dessert, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Alcohol, Dessert, Fruit, Pears, Spice

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: 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