Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears
Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears are tender and fragrant, with warm cinnamon and clove notes balanced by bright orange. The reduced port syrup coats each pear with a glossy finish and deep, fruity sweetness. Serve these elegant pears for a dinner-party dessert or a cozy end to a fall or winter meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 95
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the water, port, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Choose the Saute function and set the timer for 3 minutes, cooking until the liquid starts to gently simmer.
- 2
Place the pears in the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure following the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the pears to a plate to cool, leaving the juices in the pot.
- 4
Close and lock the lid again. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Discard the cinnamon sticks from the sauce. Place the poached pears in bowls and drizzle with the port sauce.
- Calories 292.98 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 1.76 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 75.12 g 27%
- Total Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 8.62 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 66.68 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 55.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 435.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 3.99 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 64.39 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Port Wine Poached Pears is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bartlett Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Ground Cloves, and Orange. Each serving provides about 292.98 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears made of?
- The main ingredients are Bartlett Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Ground Cloves, Orange, Orange Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Port Wine–Poached Pears has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 292.98 calories and 1.76 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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