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Pears Poached in Red Wine

Pears Poached in Red Wine Recipe

Simple and elegant, and pretty. A lovely vegetarian dessert. May be served hot, warm or chilled.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Calories 379.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1/4 cup creme de cassis
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 pears, cored and sliced
  • whipped cream
  • slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • Simmer the wine, crème de cassis, raisins, cinnamon, and honey together for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the pears and cook gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls or sherbet glasses topped with freshly whipped cream and slivered almonds.
  • This dish can be prepared hours in advance and is good hot, warm, or chilled.

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Nutrition

Serving: 408gCalories: 379.2kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 1.4gFat: 0.3gSodium: 10.1mgFiber: 5.9gSugar: 62.5g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Dessert, Easy, Fruit, Inexpensive, Pears, Potluck, Stove Top
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