Romantic Pear Dessert

Treat your senses to an enchanting 'Romantic Pear Dessert,' a show-stopping dish perfect for date nights or special occasions. These tender, poached pears are infused with the deep, aromatic flavors of red wine, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest, creating a symphony of warmth and elegance in every bite. The recipe is as effortless as it is impressive, with just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking. As a final flourish, the spiced wine is reduced to a luscious syrup, beautifully drizzled over the pears for an indulgent finish. Pair this divine dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or creamy vanilla ice cream, and garnish with fresh mint for a stunning presentation that’s sure to impress. Elegant, easy, and bursting with romantic allure, this decadent pear dessert will be the perfect ending to a memorable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 ripe but firm pears
• 500 ml dry red wine
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 strip orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 2 scoops whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Slice a small amount off the bottom of each pear so they stand upright if desired.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Place the pears into the saucepan, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and poach the pears for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even coloring, until they are tender and infused with the spiced wine.

Step 5

Carefully remove the pears from the saucepan and set them aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

Increase the heat under the saucepan to medium-high and boil the poaching liquid for 5-7 minutes, or until it reduces to a thick syrup.

Step 7

To serve, place each pear on an individual dessert plate. Drizzle the reduced wine syrup over the pears.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a touch of indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1009.1 grams (1009.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1147

Total Fat 11.60g	15%
Saturated Fat 7.40g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 177.60g	65%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 140.10g
Protein 2.90g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161mg	12%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 1191mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.6%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 86.0%