Ā Photographer: Orphee Okito These spiced pears are poachedĀ in what you would think of a a mulled wine. Red Wine Poached PearsĀ are a classic French dessert. Itās such a simple dessert, yet delightfully flavorful and very elegant and impressive. They have a great balance of sweet, spice and fruity flavors, and the deep red color turns this into a beautiful centerpiece dessert too.Ā The French used it as a way to consume fruits that were not ripening to their liking on the tree; this way the fruit would not go to waste. By combining peeled pearsĀ with wine and a bouquet of spices, the people of the region were able to maximize their harvest while creating a dish that highlights the fruit's...
Happy holidays! What better way to spread some joy around the dinner table with a lovely dessert. This Christmas I decided to turn it up a notch with an Italian dessert topped with a poached pear. This recipe does contain alcohol, but you canĀ replace it with non-alcoholic red or white wine or apple juice. This recipe makes 2 glasses. If you want an even tone of alcohol taste feel free to leave out the rum in the panna cotta.Ā Panna Cotta: 1 tbs Rum (optional) 2 tbs cold water 2 1/4 tsp or 1 packet of powdered gelatin 2 cups eggnogĀ Poached Pear:1 bottle red wine (750 ml)1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise3/4 cups sugar1 vanilla bean4 pears1/2 tsp clove...
