Ingredients for Poached Red Pear Zinfandel
- 4 Red Pears
- 1 (750 ml) bottle White Zinfandel Wine
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey, for drizzling
- 4-8 Fresh Mint Leaves, for garnish
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Poached Red Pear Zinfandel? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Poached Red Pear Zinfandel
- Core pears from the bottom, leaving the stem intact. Using a paring knife, carefully peel a thin spiral channel from top to bottom of each pear for visual appeal.
- Slice a very thin piece off the bottom of each pear to create a stable base for standing upright.
- Place pears upright in a large saucepan.
- Pour in the Zinfandel wine and add the vanilla extract.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully remove the pears using a slotted spoon and place them in four individual dessert dishes.
- Add the sugar substitute (or sugar) to the remaining liquid in the saucepan.
- Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to about ⅔ cup and has thickened into a light sauce.
- Spoon the Zinfandel reduction sauce over the poached pears.
- Drizzle each pear with honey.
- Garnish each dessert with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
159g
Fat
0g
Carbs
16g
