Pears in wine

6 servings

40 minutes

Pears in wine is a traditional dessert of the Beaujolais wine region, belonging to the cuisine of Burgundy and Lyon. Pears are simmered in spices and wine, acquiring a simply fantastic taste and aroma. The French contribution to our "Golden Thousand.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 285.6
• Proteins: 1.6g
• Fats: 0.8g
• Carbohydrates: 50.7g

Ingredients

• Pears: 6 pc
• Red dry wine: 750 ml
• Sugar: 150 g
• Cinnamon sticks: 1 pc
• Carnation: 1 pc
• Anise (star anise): 1 pc
• Black peppercorns: 5 pc
• Oranges: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Pour the wine into the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red dry wine: 750 ml

3. Add sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 150 g

4. Add cinnamon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece

5. Add cloves, star anise, pepper, and the zest of one orange. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carnation: 1 piece
   • Anise (star anise): 1 piece
   • Black peppercorns: 5 piece
   • Oranges: 1 piece

6. Peel the pears, leaving the stems.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 6 pieces

7. Place them in wine syrup and boil for 20 minutes.

8. Remove from heat and let cool.

9. Place the pear in a deep plate.

10. Drizzle with wine syrup and serve.