Poached Pears in Sauternes

Classy dessert featuring pears poached in a sweet wine and honey syrup infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves.

Vegetarian Healthy Dessert Fruit Low Fat

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

325.4

kcal / serving

1952.4 kcal total

Carbs

67g

per serving

402 g total

Fat

0.2g

per serving

1.2 g total

Protein

0.6g

per serving

3.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

200

Sugar

Fruits

piece

Pear

Ripe, preferably William or Conference

piece

Orange

Juice and pared zest

piece

Lemon

Juice only

Liquids

400

Sauternes

Or other medium sweet white wine

750

Water

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Split

piece

Cinnamon Stick

Broken into short lengths

piece

Clove

Other

Honey

Method

Transfer pears and syrup to a bowl and cool to room temperature before serving.

Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 15 minutes depending on pear ripeness.

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Remove the core from the base using a corer and cut the orange zest into thin strips.

Score a zigzag pattern in the skin around the top of each pear and peel the rest thinly.