Pears Poached in Red Wine
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
6 | each |
pears
small, cored, and halved |
* |
2 | cups |
red wine
dry |
* |
1 | each |
cinnamon sticks
|
* |
1 | each |
lemon
juice only |
|
1 ⅓ | cups |
sugar
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
6 | each |
pears
small, cored, and halved |
* |
473 | ml |
red wine
dry |
* |
1 | x |
cinnamon sticks
|
* |
1 | each |
lemon
juice only |
|
315 | ml |
sugar
|
Directions
Dip pears into lemon juice.
Heat wine, sugar and cinnamon stick in 10-inch skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar is is dissolved and mixture boils; reduce heat and add pears.
Simmer uncovered until pears are soft but not mushy when pierced with sharp knife, about 15 minutes.
Cool pears in syrup until lukewarm; discard cinnamon stick.
Remove pears to dessert dishes with slotted spoon.
Spoon syrup over pears.
Serve warm or refrigerate until cool.