Photo: Ernest Porzi
White Wine-Poached Pears
9 ingredients
Serves 4.
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Tender, fragrant Bartlett pears poached in white wine with peppercorns, ginger and lemon are appealing during late summer and fall as an alternative to the traditional winter pears simmered in red wine. In the cooler months, serve these aromatic pears when pork or roasted poultry is on the menu.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
189
Calories
1g
Protein
0g
Fat
45g
Carbs
Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Pear | 1 medium (178g) | 101 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 Bartlett pears, peeled, with stems intact
- 1 bottle (750ml) Pinot Grigio or other fruity white wine
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 strips lemon zest, each 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 Tbs.)
- 6 peppercorns
- 4 thin slices fresh ginger
- 3 cups water
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
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