Poached pears in wine, or Poire a la Beaujolais, is a classic French dessert that originated in the wine-growing area of Burgandy and Lyon. Oh, so yummy!! A deliciously sweet pear that is infused ...

Bring water to a boil in a large pot Add the pears and cook for 15 to 20 seconds Remove the pears from the pot and immediately place in a bowl of ice water.

Poached pears are such an elegant dish ... In a large saucepan over a medium heat, bring the orange and lemon zest, wine, ginger, spices, herbs, sugar and blackberries to the boil.

Serve with red wine poached pears and sweetened cream for an elegant dessert, or eat them simply dusted in cinnamon sugar. For the pears, carefully remove the core with the tip of a knife and ...

Poached with sugar syrup, white wine and spices and left in the fridge to absorb the liquid, these will benefit from being prepared a day or two in advance. We've warmed up the dish with sultanas ...

Add the pears and prunes and cook over moderate heat, turning the pears often, until the pears are tender, about 25 minutes. 2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears and prunes to a shallow ...