Red Wine Poached Pears

Cooking Instructions

Combine the wine, crème de cassis, spices, zest, and sugar in a nonreactive saucepan large enough to hold the pears. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook at a rapid simmer for 5 minutes. Add the pears, stem ends up, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until the pears are tender.

Remove the pears to a bowl. Bring the poaching liquid to a rapid boil and reduce by half. Pour the syrup over the pears and refrigerate, covered, for at least 6 hours.

Wine Pairing(s)

Jean-Luc Colombo Les Mejeans

Jacques Daussant 'Chateau La France' Cote du Rhone

De Lisio Shiraz

Domaine de Cristia 'Renaissance' Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Verdi Sparkling Peach

Yalumba Shiraz

Domaine du Pesquier Gigondas

Krug Brut Rose

Kristian Regale Sparkling Lingonberry-Apple Juice

Leeuwin 'Siblings' Shiraz