The delicate sweetness of the pears is beautifully complemented by the fruity and floral notes of the rosé wine. It's a lovely and romantic dessert that's sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 bottle of dry rosé wine (750 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Prepare the Pears:
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. If the pears are slightly uneven on the bottom, you can trim a small slice from the bottom to help them stand upright.
Poach the Pears:
In a large saucepan, combine the rose wine, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, split vanilla bean (or vanilla extract), lemon zest, and orange zest. Squeeze the lemon and orange juice into the mixture as well.
Place the peeled pears in the liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged. If necessary, add more rose wine or water to cover the pears.
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the pears simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until they are tender. You can check for doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into a pear; it should go in easily.
Remove and Cool:
Carefully remove the poached pears from the liquid and transfer them to a plate or dish. Discard the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
Reduce the Poaching Liquid:
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the poaching liquid to a boil. Let it boil for about 10-15 minutes or until it has reduced and thickened to a syrupy consistency.
Serve:
Place each poached pear on a dessert plate. Drizzle the reduced poaching liquid over each pear.
Optional Garnish:
Serve the Rosé Wine Poached Pears with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color.
