Thread: Spiced Red Wine-Poached Pears

You've got to try this recipe. I love it!


Ingredients

2 cups dry red wine, such as Cabernet or Merlot
1/4 cup 1 tablespoon sugar
1 Juice of orange
1X3 inch strip orange zest
1 stick cinnamon
2 cloves
4 firm, ripe pears

Directions

In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

While liquid is simmering, peel pears, leaving stems intact. Slice 1/2 inch off the base of pears to create a flat bottom. Gently place pears in liquid, cover, and simmer, turning every 5 minutes, until pears are cooked but still firm, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from saucepan and set aside.

Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook the liquid until it is thickened and slightly syrupy, about 15 minutes. Pour sauce over pears and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Serves: 4 | Nutrition facts per serving: 185 calories | 1g protein | 45g carbohydrate | 1g fat (0g saturated) | 4g fiber


Source: Fitness Magazine

I tried this before but I poached eggplant instead. It was great.. I'll try this one next

I saw a recipe like this on TV before but I never got the chance to try it.. I don't know if it will taste good so I passed on it.

Eggplants or pears poached in red wine are great sasa.. I'm sure you will love it! If you want, you can use your favorite red wine..