Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears Recipe: How to Make It

Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears Recipe: How to Make It

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While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an easy yet elegant dessert that's perfect

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon zest strip (about 2 inches wide)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 4 medium Bosc pears (about 6 ounces each)
  • Creme fraiche or sour cream, optional

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