Wine-Poached Pears with Spiced Honey Syrup

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Delicately poached pears in red wine infused with warm spices and honey, served as an elegant dessert or a sophisticated snack. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers Bosc pears, 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 190 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 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups red wine, 1 cup water, 0.5 cup honey, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, 1 star anise, and 1 large strip of lemon peel. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 peeled and halved Bosc pears to the simmering liquid, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Poach gently for 25-30 minutes, turning pears occasionally until tender but still holding shape.
  3. Step 3: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove pears and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Increase heat to medium-high and reduce the poaching liquid for 10 minutes until it thickens into a syrup that coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Serve pears drizzled with the warm spiced honey syrup, optionally garnished with fresh mint or whipped cream.

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