761. Pears Poached in Red Wine Pears poached in red wine is a classic dessert. I however decided to make it for breakfast. The alcohol gets cooked out so it’s totally fine and normal, right? I’m not normally the biggest fan of pears. When they’re nice, they’re really nice, but so often they’re just hard and weirdly stringy and have an odd perfumy taste. Poaching does tend to solve that problem though. Also, I was quite impressed with my decorative knife skills to make the frilly collar. I’m not always the most delicate and precise with things so this was good for me! Recipe - Makes 4 4 pears (not overly ripe) 1.5 cups red wine 1.5 cups water 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 or 3 star anise 1 vanilla pod (or 1 tsp high-quality vanilla extract) Place all the ingredients except the pears into a saucepan (large enough to fit the pears), stir together and begin to warm over a high heat. Whilst the liquid is warming, peel the pears, and remove the core from the bottom with a paring knife. Once the liquid reaches a gentle simmer, gently place the pears in it. Cook for around 15-20 minutes depending on the ripeness of the pear, turning every 5 minutes or so. Turn the heat off and leave the pears in the liquid until it has completely cooled. 761 down, 1035 to go

761. Pears Poached in Red Wine

Pears poached in red wine is a classic dessert. I however decided to make it for breakfast. The alcohol gets cooked out so it’s totally fine and normal, right? I’m not normally the biggest fan of pears. When they’re nice, they’re really nice, but so often they’re just hard and weirdly stringy and have an odd perfumy taste. Poaching does tend to solve that problem though. Also, I was quite impressed with my decorative knife skills to make the frilly collar. I’m not always the most delicate and precise with things so this was good for me!

Recipe - Makes 4

  • 4 pears (not overly ripe)
  • 1.5 cups red wine
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 or 3 star anise
  • 1 vanilla pod (or 1 tsp high-quality vanilla extract)

Place all the ingredients except the pears into a saucepan (large enough to fit the pears), stir together and begin to warm over a high heat. Whilst the liquid is warming, peel the pears, and remove the core from the bottom with a paring knife.

Once the liquid reaches a gentle simmer, gently place the pears in it. Cook for around 15-20 minutes depending on the ripeness of the pear, turning every 5 minutes or so. Turn the heat off and leave the pears in the liquid until it has completely cooled.

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