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Poached Pears In Australian Shiraz Recipe

Indulge in this elegant Australian dessert recipe! Perfectly poached pears become ruby red, infused with the rich flavors of Australian Shiraz, fragrant spices, and a hint of citrus. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a sophisticated yet simple dessert.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 385.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Poached Pears In Australian Shiraz

  • Bartlett Pears
  • 1 bottle (750ml) Australian Shiraz
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Tawny Port
  • Lemon, Juice And Zest Of
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick

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How to Make Poached Pears In Australian Shiraz

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the Shiraz, sugar, and port. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the lemon zest and juice, ginger slices, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Gently add the pear halves to the simmering wine mixture. Reduce heat to low, ensuring the pears are mostly submerged. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender and bright red, turning occasionally.
  4. Carefully remove the pears from the poaching liquid using a slotted spoon. Set aside.
  5. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil the remaining poaching liquid, reducing it until it thickens into a syrupy consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Return the poached pears to the syrup. Allow to cool completely before serving. Serve warm or chilled, drizzled with extra syrup if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

215g

Fat

0g

Carbs

22g

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