Sure! Here’s a detailed recipe for Pears in Red Wine, inspired by Sara Moulton and adapted from lovewithrecipes.com:
Pears in Red Wine 🍐🍷
Recipe Information:
- Name: Pears in Red Wine (Courtesy of Sara Moulton and lovewithrecipes.com)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Pears, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins
- Servings: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 696.1
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 36.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 79.1g
- Fiber Content: 5.7g
- Sugar Content: 55.9g
- Protein Content: 2.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Pears |
| 3 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Cinnamon stick |
| 1 | Raisins |
| 1/2 | Lemon juice |
| 2 cups | Red wine |
| 1 | Preserves |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pears:
- Start by peeling the pears and removing the cores. You can choose to leave the stems intact for a decorative touch if desired.
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Simmer in Red Wine Mixture:
- In a saucepan, place the prepared pears.
- Pour in the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, and raisins.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
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Infuse Flavors:
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the pears reach your desired tenderness. Be sure to occasionally spoon the wine mixture over the pears to ensure even cooking and flavor infusion.
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Remove Pears:
- Once the pears are tender, carefully remove them from the syrup using a slotted spoon or tongs. Set aside the pears and raisins on a serving platter.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Discard the cinnamon stick from the syrup.
- Stir in the preserves and lemon juice into the remaining syrup in the saucepan.
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Thicken the Sauce:
- Bring the syrup to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Allow it to boil for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the preserves are fully melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Serve:
- Pour the warm sauce over the pears and raisins on the serving platter.
- Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks or a sprig of mint if desired.
- Serve the pears in red wine warm or at room temperature, alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
This delightful dessert of Pears in Red Wine is not only elegant and visually stunning but also bursting with rich flavors from the red wine-infused syrup and aromatic cinnamon. It’s a perfect way to end any meal on a sweet note, and with its low protein and low cholesterol content, it’s a healthier option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this classic dessert, whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a cozy evening in. Cheers! 🍐🍷
