Poached Pears

Pears poached in spiced red wine, served with a rich chocolate sauce and crème fraîche for a classic dessert.

Vegetarian Dessert Fruit Red Wine Chocolate

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

803.4

kcal / serving

4820.4 kcal total

Carbs

109.2g

per serving

655.4 g total

Fat

26.4g

per serving

158.2 g total

Protein

4.8g

per serving

28.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

250

Chopped

Dairy

Butter

Double Cream

dollop

Crème Fraîche

For serving

Fruits

piece

Pears

Firm, peeled, stalks left on

Liquids

750

Red Wine

Dry variety usually works best

Water

NutsSeeds

sprigs

Thyme

Fresh

stick

Cinnamon

Whole stick

pod

Vanilla Bean

Split

piece

Cloves

Whole

piece

Star Anise

Whole

tsp

Nutmeg

Freshly grated

pinch

Cinnamon

Powdered, to dust

Method

Boil the wine, sugar, thyme, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, star anise, and nutmeg in a pan.

Simmer the pears in the wine mixture for 20-30 minutes until softened but firm.

Remove the pears and boil the remaining liquid until it reduces into a thick syrup.

Melt butter, sugar, cream, cocoa, water, and chocolate in a separate pan over low heat.

Simmer the chocolate sauce for 5 minutes until thick and glossy.

Serve each pear with chocolate sauce, crème fraîche, and a dusting of cinnamon.