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Hibiscus and Red Wine Spiced Poached Pears

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Elegant poached pears simmered in a fragrant blend of red wine, hibiscus, and warm spices, creating a tender, aromatic dessert perfect for both casual and special occasions.

Ingredients

6 pears, ripe but firm (Bartlett or Bosc), stems intact

1 lemon rind

1 lemon, juiced

1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers

2 cups red wine

1 cup water

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 cinnamon stick

4 peppercorns

2 cloves

1 bay leaf

Vanilla ice cream, whipped mascarpone, or whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact for presentation.
  2. In a large pot, combine red wine, water, brown sugar, hibiscus flowers, lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaf.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer and carefully add the pears.
  5. Poach pears for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking and flavor absorption.
  6. Remove pears with a slotted spoon once tender but still holding shape.
  7. Continue simmering the poaching liquid until reduced to a syrupy consistency.
  8. Strain syrup to remove hibiscus and spices, then pour over the pears.
  9. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream, mascarpone, or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace red wine with pomegranate or cranberry juice.

Cardamom, star anise, or ginger can be used instead of or alongside the listed spices.

Store pears in their syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat before serving warm.

Honey can be used instead of brown sugar for a deeper flavor.

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