Poached Pears in Spiced Red Wine Syrup

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Plump pears slowly imbibe a sweet, aromatic syrup of red wine, cinnamon, and vanilla, creating a elegant dessert with a silky texture. This recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers Bosc pears, Red wine, Maple syrup 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 220 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 International cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place pear halves cut-side down in a shallow baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine red wine, maple syrup, water, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, lemon slices, star anise, and salt.
  2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until syrup is dissolved, then remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
  3. Step 3: Pour the syrup mixture evenly over the pears, ensuring they're submerged. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  4. Step 4: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes until pears are tender when pierced with a fork and the syrup has reduced slightly to a glossy consistency.
  5. Step 5: Carefully remove pears from the dish using a slotted spoon, reserving the syrup. Discard cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and lemon slices. Let pears cool in the syrup for 15 minutes to fully imbibe the flavors before serving.

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