I'm a sucker for desserts that feel elegant without requiring a ton of fancy cooking tricks. It may sound like a tall task, but a dessert like wine poached pears proves that it's possible. Fresh pears ...

To prepare the poached pears, start by peeling them whole with a vegetable peeler (1), taking care to leave the stem attached (2). Now make the syrup: pour the water and the sugar into a saucepan (3).

Method: Trim the base of the pears so they will stand upright. Place in a small saucepan (they should fit snugly). Sprinkle caster sugar over the pears, then pour wine over to cover (water may be ...

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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 with ...

The fruit softens gently as it simmers, soaking up the deep flavours of the wine and spices until it turns glossy, The origins of poached pears date back centuries, to a time when cooks needed ways to ...

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