These deep burgundy pears take on their rich hue from poaching in a bit of cassis (black currant liqueur), but there is also a whole bottle of red wine in this recipe. As shocking or extravagant as that might seem, it is a necessary part. You will be rewarded with a stunningly beautiful fruit dessert – best served to adults. Try these poached pears along with a crisp, buttery cookie on the side or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Image: Peter Muka
Crème de Cassis and Red Wine Poached Pears
Author: Dédé Wilson
Makes: Serves 6
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel the pears, leaving stems intact. Use a paring knife to cut out a small cone shape from the bottom of the fruit (about ½-inch into the fruit), removing any hard bits and the bottom of the core; set aside.
- Place the wine, sugar, lemon juice and peel, cassis and cinnamon stick in a deep pot (pears should be able to submerge). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to help sugar dissolve. Add pears and simmer, covered, until a thin paring knife can be inserted easily, from 20 to 40 minutes depending on pear’s ripeness.
- Carefully remove the pears with a slotted spoon and place somewhere temporarily – we use a pie plate.
- Bring the juice to a rapid boil and cook uncovered until reduced and syrupy. (You should be left with about 2 ½ cups of liquid). Cool the syrup.
- Pears and syrup can be refrigerated together for up to 3 days in airtight container. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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