Apple Cider Poached Pears with Moscato Reduction

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Elegant pears poached in spiced apple cider and served with a sweet Moscato wine reduction, perfect for a sophisticated dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers Bosc pears, apple cider, cinnamon stick into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 French cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups apple cider, 1 large cinnamon stick, and 4 whole cloves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 peeled and halved Bosc pears to the simmering cider. Cover and poach for 20-25 minutes, turning pears occasionally until tender but not mushy.
  3. Step 3: Using a slotted spoon, remove pears from the cider and set aside. Strain the poaching liquid to remove spices and return it to the saucepan.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup Moscato wine, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water to the strained cider. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering for 15 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and thickens into a syrupy consistency.
  5. Step 5: Serve each pear half drizzled with the Moscato reduction. Optionally, chill before serving for a refreshing presentation.

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