Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Mulled wine poached pears.

Mulled Wine Pears

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Mulled wine poached pears are a classic Christmas dessert made with red wine, warm spices, and firm pears. If you want to try it, this is your go-to recipe.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes (+ overnight soaking)
  • Yield: 3-4 portions 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3–4 firm pears
  • 750 ml (3 cups) red wine
  • 180 g (¾ cup) sugar
  • 1 orange, peel cut into strips and juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise

To serve

  • Mascarpone
  • Orange slices

Instructions

  1. Add the red wine, sugar, orange peel, orange juice, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, vanilla pod to a medium saucepan that fits the pears.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  3. Let the liquid simmer as you prepare the pears.
  4. Peel the pears and remove the core, keeping the stems intact for presentation.
  5. Trim the bottoms slightly so the pears can stand upright.
  6. If needed, rub the peeled pears lightly with lemon juice or add them to a bowl of water and lemon juice to prevent browning while you prepare the poaching liquid.
  7. Lower the prepared pears carefully into the simmering mulled wine.
  8. Cover with a round parchment paper to keep the pears submerged.
  9. Reduce the heat and simmer very gently for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the pears. The pears are ready when a knife slides in easily with no resistance, while the fruit still feels intact.
  10. Turn off the heat and leave the pears to cool in the poaching liquid.
  11. Remove the spices and refrigerate the pears in the liquid overnight.
  12. The next day, carefully remove the pears from the liquid and set aside.
  13. Return the liquid to the saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to a thick, glossy syrup.
  14. Serve the pears with mascarpone and the syrup. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (+ overnight soaking)
  • Category: Christmas desserts

Find it online: https://ivaneats.com/mulled-wine-pears/