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Red Wine Poached Pears

Think “outside the crock” and continue to use your slow cooker year round.

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Red Wine Poached Pears

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 5 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 29-ounce cans pear halves, drained
  • 1 750 ml bottle of red wine
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 star anise pods
  • Sweetened whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  • Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the drained pears into the slow cooker. Add the entire bottle of wine and stir in the sugar, taking care to not break up the pear halves. Add the vanilla and float the cinnamon stick and the star anise pods on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 2 hours. Serve warm with a big dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

The alcohol does not cook away in this dish, so it’s for adults only!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Red Wine Poached Pears
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Sugar 34g38%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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