Spicy Poached Pears
Spicy Poached Pears offer a delightful blend of sweetness and warmth, featuring tender pears infused with cinnamon and a hint of citrus and wine. Perfect as a sophisticated dessert or a cozy treat, this recipe suits those who enjoy elegant, flavorful fruit dishes with a touch of spice.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the white wine, orange juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the peeled, cored, and halved pears to the saucepan.
- Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the pears are barely tender.
- Uncover and cook about 20 minutes more until the pears are translucent.
- Remove the cinnamon stick from the saucepan.
- Serve the pears warm with vanilla ice milk.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).