Name: Classic Red Wine Poached Pears | Tender & Spiced
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsche Küche
Ingredients: 4 pcs Pear; 500 ml Dry red wine; 150 ml Orange juice; 100 g Granulated sugar; 2 pcs Cinnamon sticks; 4 pcs Whole cloves; 1 pc Vanilla pod; 10 g Cornstarch

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Zarte Birnen sanft pochiert in einem aromatischen Sud aus Rotwein, Orangensaft, Zimt, Nelken und echter Bourbon-Vanille. Ein traditioneller deutscher Dessert-Klassiker für goldene Herbsttage.

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Refined sugar 100 g Zucker Raffinade

Cornstarch 10 g Speisestärke

Preparation method

Preparation

Carefully peel the pears, leaving the stem attached for an appealing presentation. Cut a small, flat slice off the bottom so the pears can stand upright later. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds.

Cooking & poaching

Add the red wine, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla seeds, and the scraped vanilla pod to a suitable pot and bring to a boil until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Place the pears upright side by side into the hot spiced liquid. Reduce the heat and gently simmer the pears over low heat for about 25 to 30 minutes until they are tender but still hold their shape. Regularly baste with the red wine liquid during cooking.

Chef's tip

To ensure the pears take on an even, deep red color, repeatedly spoon the liquid over the fruit while poaching, or place a cut-to-size piece of parchment paper directly on top of the pears in the pot.

Firm pear varieties such as Conference, Abate Fetel, or Williams Christ work best, as they retain their shape during cooking and stay wonderfully juicy.