Pie

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.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 441.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

Remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish. Return syrup to a boil and
To serve, place pears in stemmed glasses, spooning some of the cooking
1 Minute to loosen skin and peel by hand. Halve and remove pit. Place in

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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