Yield: 4
Poached pears are a timeless dessert known for their elegance and depth of flavor. This version combines red wine, warm spices, and a hint of balsamic to create a rich, aromatic sauce that enhances the pears' natural sweetness. Soft, tender, and beautifully presented, this dish is perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or any time you want a dessert that feels refined yet is easy to prepare.
Red wine poached pears with balsamic and warm spices. An elegant dessert with rich, layered flavor.
Ingredients:
- 4 Bosc pears
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups red wine
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
- Peel pears and cut them in half. Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds and core from the center.
- Add water, red wine, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves to the Instant Pot.
- Arrange pears in a steamer basket insert, then switch the Instant Pot to the manual setting for 7 minutes. Cover and lock the Instant Pot lid.
- When the timer beeps, let the steam release on its own, which will take about 5 minutes. If steam has not been released, you can manually vent it to release it after 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the strainer basket and let the pears cool.
- Reset the manual setting to 12 minutes, then put the lid back on. This will reduce the liquid by about half to be drizzled over plated pears as a sauce.
Recipe created by Urban Farm Foods for Superfresh Growers®.
