Moscato-Soaked Apple Cider Poached Pears

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Poached pears gently simmered in a fragrant blend of Moscato d’Asti wine and apple cider, infused with warm spices for an elegant dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers Bosc pears, Moscato d’Asti wine, apple cider 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 140 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: 35 min Serves 4 French cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups Moscato d’Asti, 2 cups apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp honey. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 peeled and cored Bosc pears to the simmering liquid, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Cover partially and poach for 20-25 minutes, turning pears occasionally until tender when pierced with a knife.
  3. Step 3: Remove pears carefully and set aside. Increase heat and boil poaching liquid until reduced by half and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the reduced syrup over the pears before serving warm or chilled.

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