Wine-Poached Pears with Honey and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Tender pears gently poached in red wine infused with honey and warm cinnamon, creating an elegant dessert or snack. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers ripe Bosc pears, dry red wine, honey 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 180 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.

Ingredients

• 4, peeled and halved, core removed ripe Bosc pears
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups dry red wine, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup honey, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add 4 peeled and halved Bosc pears with cores removed to the simmering liquid. Reduce heat to low and poach the pears for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender but still holding shape.
3. Step 3: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the pears and place them on a serving plate.
4. Step 4: Increase heat to medium-high and boil the poaching liquid for 10 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the reduced syrup over the pears before serving warm or chilled.