Wine-Poached Pears with Michigan Maple Syrup and Walnuts

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Tender pears poached in red wine and sweetened with Michigan maple syrup, topped with toasted walnuts for a delicate dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers ripe but firm pears, dry red wine, Michigan 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 210 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: 45 min Serves 4 French cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups dry red wine, 1/2 cup Michigan maple syrup, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cinnamon stick, and 3 whole cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 peeled and halved pears to the simmering wine mixture, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Cover and poach gently for 25-30 minutes until pears are tender but hold shape.
  3. Step 3: Remove pears with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: Increase heat to medium-high and simmer the poaching liquid uncovered for 10-12 minutes until it reduces to a syrupy consistency.
  5. Step 5: Stir 1 tsp vanilla extract into the reduced syrup and discard cinnamon stick and cloves.
  6. Step 6: Plate pears and drizzle with the warm syrup, then sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts over the top before serving.

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