Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette
Poached Bosc pears soak up vanilla, star anise, cinnamon, and bright citrus for a fragrant bite with gentle sweetness. A nutty walnut oil and red wine vinegar sauce—blended from some of the poached pears—adds silky body and tang for balance. Serve Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette as a refined finish to a fall or winter meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 87
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim the bottoms of the pears so they are flat, and stand them upright in a large stock pot. Pour in the wine and water, then turn the heat to high. Sprinkle with sugar, and add the vanilla bean, star anise, cinnamon stick, and the lemon and orange peels. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pot from the stove and let it cool completely. Reserve 1/4 cup of the poaching liquid. Transfer the pears to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
- 2
Place 2 poached pears in a blender or food processor and puree. Transfer to a large bowl. Whisk in the walnut oil, red wine vinegar, and the reserved poaching liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.
- 3
Place the pears in individual bowls and spoon the sauce on top.
- Calories 415.3 kcal High 21%
- Protein 1.44 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 65.66 g 24%
- Total Fat 13.03 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.39 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 13.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 13.53 g Good Source 48%
- Total Sugars 44.03 g --
- Added Sugars 4.99 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 59.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 449.62 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 7.15 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 40.7 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bosc Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Lemon, and Orange. Each serving provides about 415.3 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Bosc Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Lemon, Orange, Red Wine Vinegar. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette healthy?
- Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 415.3 calories and 1.44 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.39 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, 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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