To prepare the pears in red wine, start with the syrup: pour the wine (1), water (2), and sugar (3) into a saucepan (the ideal size for the pears to cook well is a diameter of 8 inches).

from prepping the pears to simmering them in a flavorful red wine bath infused with warm spices. In a large pot, combine red ...

Dry red wine, sugar, and ripe pears are all you need to make poached pears in red wine, a simple, elegant dessert with a dramatic presentation. Be sure to select a firm variety like bosc ...

Fresh pears get poached in a red wine mixture until the fruity flesh becomes soft and the liquid thickens. Each scoop of the tender pear offers a burst of sweet and rich flavors, which make it ...

Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert. Look for crisp — very slightly under-ripe — pears with no blemishes. Bosc or Anjou are winning options as they can ...

Made with cranberries, pears, and red wine, it’s the perfect alternative for people who are sick of eating (or making) cakes and pies. The fruit is the star of this dessert, so make sure you use ...

Add the pears, cinnamon sticks, star anise and bay leaves and bring to the boil. Reduce to a low simmer and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the pears are tender and the wine is thickened and sticky.

Fresh pears and spiced red wine caramel make this dessert stand out, while store-bought puff pastry makes it easy to prepare. Shawn McClain is a renowned American chef, restauranteur, and founder ...