Pears in Red Wine Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears, peeled and halved
• 1 bottle of red wine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, star anise, and orange zest.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the pears to the pan and bring the mixture back to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the pears are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove the pears from the wine mixture and set them aside on a plate.
6. Increase the heat and reduce the wine mixture until it becomes thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes.
7. Pour the wine syrup over the pears and let them cool slightly.
8. Serve the pears warm or at room temperature with whipped cream on top, if desired.

Verdict

This gourmet recipe for pears in red wine is rich and flavorful, with warm spices and a sweet wine syrup. The tender pears are the perfect texture and the whipped cream adds a touch of decadence. This dessert is sure to impress guests and satisfy any sweet tooth.

Serving Suggestions

These pears are delicious on their own, but they can also be paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Serve them at a dinner party as the perfect end to a meal, or enjoy them as a special treat any night of the week.