Pie

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant poached fruit dessert infused with red wine and fresh herbs
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Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 441.8

Description

This sophisticated dessert transforms simple pears into a tender, wine-infused treat perfect for romantic dinners or holiday gatherings. The fruit is gently poached in a sweetened red wine syrup infused with fresh basil, creating a complex flavor profile that balances fruity sweetness with herbal brightness. The result is a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture that holds its shape beautifully. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled in a wine glass for an elegant finish. This recipe is easily adaptable, allowing you to swap pears for peaches or apples depending on the season, making it a versatile addition to your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine wine, sugar, and basil in a medium non-aluminum saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Peel pears, halve them, and remove the cores.
  3. Place pears upright in the boiling poaching liquid.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer until pears are tender but still hold their shape, about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove pears with a slotted spoon and set aside in a serving dish.
  6. Return the syrup to a boil and reduce by half to about 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
  7. Pour the reduced syrup over the pears and cool completely.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours before serving.
  9. To serve, place pears in stemmed glasses and spoon some of the syrup over each fruit.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 441.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g7%
Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 11.8mg4%
Sodium 11.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 105.5g36%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 74.7g
Protein 0.4g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Variations: Substitute peaches, apples, or quince for the pears. If using peaches, peel them by dipping in boiling water for 1 minute, then halve and pit.

Herb Substitution: Mint can be used in place of basil for a different flavor profile.

Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chilled in a wine glass, as a filling for a fruit tart, or with chocolate fudge sauce.

Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: poached pears, red wine, dessert, basil, fruit, syup, elegant, easy, holiday, peaches, apples, quince, vanilla, ice cream, wine glass, herbal, simmering, make-ahead, versatile, indulgent
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