Poached pears in wine

pears in wine are a very elegant, fresh, and delicious dessert, ideal for Saint Nicholas Day or Christmas celebrations. Naturally gluten-free, it combines the sweetness of pears with the richness of spices and red wine. Quick and easy to make, this dessert is perfect for ending a festive meal on a light and fragrant note.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time 40 minutes

Rest time: 15 minutes

Total time 1 hr 5 mins

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Special diet: naturally gluten-free

Ingredients

4 firm pears (Conference or Williams type)
500 ml of red wine
100 g of sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 star anise
1 vanilla pod
The zest of an orange

Preparation

1
Preparing the pears: Peel the pears, leaving the stem intact. If they cannot stand upright, trim their base slightly.
2
Syrup preparation: In a saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, vanilla pod and orange zest. Bring to a boil.
3
Cooking the pears: Place the pears in the saucepan and simmer over low heat for 30 to 50 minutes, or until the pears are tender, turning them regularly so that they soak evenly.
4
Resting and serving: Let the pears cool in the syrup so they absorb even more of the flavors.
5
Serve the pears topped with their reduced syrup, accompanied by a scoop of ice cream or a little whipped cream.

Keywords: Pears in wine, Saint Nicholas dessert, gluten-free dessert