Hibiscus and Red Wine Spiced Poached Pears

Hibiscus and Red Wine Spiced Poached Pears

Craving an elegant and delicious dessert that's easier than it looks? Look no further than these perfect poached pears. Infused with hibiscus and red wine, this Spiced Poached Pears recipe takes ordinary poached pears to a new level of flavor and sophistication.

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Latin Inspired

Keyword: hibiscus, indulgent dessert, latin desserts, pear desserts, pears, poached, wine

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: Servings

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Juyali (ju-ja-lee)

Ingredients

6 Pears Ripe but firm. see notes
1 Lemon rind
1 Lemon juiced
1/2 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers see notes
2 cups Red Wine see notes
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Brown Sugar see notes
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract see notes
1 Cinnamon stick star anise is also a tasty substitute
4 Peppercorns
2 Cloves
1 Bay Leaf
Vanilla ice cream Whipped Mascarpone Cheese, or homemade Whipped Cream for serving.

Instructions

Peel pears, keeping the stems intact. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each pear so they can stand upright when served.
Place all remaining ingredients in a medium-sized pot and stir well to combine and dissolve the sugar.
Add the peeled pears, cover them, and gently bring them to a boil over medium-high heat (your whole house will smell amazing!).
Reduce the heat to medium-low, uncover, and simmer for about 50 minutes or until the pears are tender and red. Turn the pears about every 10 minutes to ensure they soak up the syrup evenly.
Remove the pears from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Let them cool down at room temperature.
Boil the poaching liquid in a gentle simmer for 10-15 minutes to create a reduction.
Strain the liquid over a bowl and refrigerate with the pears for at least 2 hours.
Serve pears with ice cream, whipped mascarpone cheese, or homemade whipped cream, and drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of the poaching syrup over them. Enjoy this beautiful and simple dessert!

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Notes

Pears: I used Bartlett, but Bosc pears are a great substitute. Keep the stems.
Hibiscus flowers can be found in Hispanic, Asian, or health stores. Can substitute with three hibiscus tea bags)
Wine: I used Argentinian Malbec because I like medium-bodied wines, but a full-bodied wine like Cabernet Sauvignon will also work for this recipe). White wine will also work if you don’t have red. The hibiscus flowers will still add a beautiful red color.
Brown Sugar: Adds a nice caramel flavor to this recipe, but white sugar is a suitable substitute in a pinch.
Vanilla extract: For a more decadent experience, you may substitute the extract with the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean. Other Autumn Inspired Recipes you might like: Pumpkin Flan Recipe, Apple and Dulce de Leche Empanadas, Apple and Dulce de Leche Apple Crisp. Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake.

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