Soothing Juniper and Mulled Pears Recipe 🍐🍷
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
This delightful recipe, inspired by the Wicca cookbook, is perfect for the Mabon feast or a refreshing cleanse of the spirit. 🌿✨
Ingredients:
- 4 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and quartered 🍐
- 2/3 cup Anjou pears, diced 🍐
- 2/3 cup red wine 🍷
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 🍯
- 4 juniper berries, crushed 🌿
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peel, core, and quarter the pears. 🍐✂️ |
| 2 | In a saucepan, combine the red wine, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and crushed juniper berries. 🍷🍍 |
| 3 | Let the mixture simmer gently for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. ⏳🌿 |
| 4 | Now, add the quartered pears to the saucepan. 🍐 |
| 5 | Simmer uncovered, allowing the pears to soak up the delicious mulled wine essence for about 15 minutes. Stir and baste them occasionally. 🥄🍷 |
| 6 | Once the pears are tender and infused with the flavors, remove them from the heat. 🌟 |
| 7 | Serve these delightful mulled pears in small bowls or elegant red wine glasses. 🍐🍷✨ |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 220.4
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 11.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 49.8g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 38.3g
- Protein: 0.8g
Recipe Notes:
- 🍐 For a variety of textures, you can mix Bartlett and Anjou pears.
- 🌿 Juniper berries add a fragrant, piney note to the dish.
- 🍷 The red wine infuses the pears with a rich, warm flavor.
- ✨ Serve these delightful pears as a dessert for your Mabon feast or as a cleansing treat for the soul.