Romantic Pear Dessert
Treat your senses to an enchanting 'Romantic Pear Dessert,' a show-stopping dish perfect for date nights or special occasions. These tender, poached pears are infused with the deep, aromatic flavors of red wine, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest, creating a symphony of warmth and elegance in every bite. The recipe is as effortless as it is impressive, with just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking. As a final flourish, the spiced wine is reduced to a luscious syrup, beautifully drizzled over the pears for an indulgent finish. Pair this divine dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or creamy vanilla ice cream, and garnish with fresh mint for a stunning presentation that’s sure to impress. Elegant, easy, and bursting with romantic allure, this decadent pear dessert will be the perfect ending to a memorable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe but firm pears
- 500 ml dry red wine
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 strip orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 2 scoops whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Slice a small amount off the bottom of each pear so they stand upright if desired.
In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
Place the pears into the saucepan, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and poach the pears for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even coloring, until they are tender and infused with the spiced wine.
Carefully remove the pears from the saucepan and set them aside to cool slightly.
Increase the heat under the saucepan to medium-high and boil the poaching liquid for 5-7 minutes, or until it reduces to a thick syrup.
To serve, place each pear on an individual dessert plate. Drizzle the reduced wine syrup over the pears.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a touch of indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1190 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
