Pears Poached in Red Wine
Pears Poached in Red Wine recipe
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.
