Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge)
Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge) showcase firm pears gently simmered in spiced red wine until tender, with cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest perfuming a jewel-toned syrup. Subtle fennel, peppercorn, and bay leaves add depth, balancing sweetness with aromatic warmth. Serve chilled for an elegant finish to a dinner party or a refined holiday dessert.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 68
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Peel the pears and core them from the bottom, keeping the stems attached; set aside.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, fennel seed, peppercorns, and bay leaves and bring to a boil; stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the pears, return to a simmer, and lower the heat to medium-low; keep simmering until tender, about 25 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the pears from the wine syrup to a rimmed dish; cover the dish and refrigerate until the pears are cold.
- 4
Strain the syrup through a mesh sieve into a medium pot and discard the spices. Simmer the syrup over medium heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Refrigerate the syrup until cold.
- 5
Pour the cold syrup over the pears. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 310.18 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 6.53 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 69.39 g 25%
- Total Fat 1.48 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 1.05 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 52.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.74 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 63.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 197.52 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 0.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 87.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 23.43 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 15.42 mg Moderate 17%
- 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
Red Wine Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Bay Leaves, and Fennel Seed. Each serving provides about 310.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Bay Leaves, Fennel Seed, Orange. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge)?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 310.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge) healthy?
- Red Wine–Poached Pears (Poires au Vin Rouge) has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 310.18 calories and 6.53 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.05 g (5% 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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