Riesling Baked Pears

Name: Riesling Baked Pears
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 4 eaches ripe pears, preferably Bosc, with stems, washed and dried; 2 cups Riesling or other fruity white wine; ¼ cup honey; 4 eaches cinnamon sticks; 4 eaches bay leaves; 4 strips 4 strips orange zest, (see Tip)

Rating: 4.09 stars

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11 Reviews

Here's an elegant yet simple twist on the autumn classic. Pears are oven-poached in Riesling wine, which is known for its floral accents and aromas and hints of honey and pear. Serve this dessert with lightly sweetened ricotta cheese. Delicious hot, room temperature or chilled.

Marie Simmons

Source: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2006

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Recipe Summary

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy

Low Fat

High Fiber

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Low Sodium

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 eaches ripe pears, preferably Bosc, with stems, washed and dried
2 cups Riesling or other fruity white wine
¼ cup honey
4 eaches cinnamon sticks
4 eaches bay leaves
4 strips 4 strips orange zest, (see Tip)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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Step 2

Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each pear, so they will stand upright. Arrange the pears in a 9- to 10-inch pie pan or similar baking dish. Whisk wine and honey in a medium bowl until well blended; pour over the pears. Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and orange zest to the wine mixture around the pears.
Step 3

Roast the pears, basting every 15 minutes, until they are wrinkled and tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the type of pear used.
Step 4

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pears to shallow dessert bowls. Pour the wine mixture into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Drizzle over the pears and garnish with the cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and orange zest. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Tip: Scrub the orange first--and if it's an organic orange, so much the better--then use a vegetable peeler to remove strips of orange zest, leaving behind any of the bitter white pith.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

242.9 calories; protein 0.7g 1% DV; carbohydrates 44.3g 14% DV; exchange other carbs 3; dietary fiber 4.6g 19% DV; sugars 31.7g; fat 0.2g; saturated fatg; cholesterolmg; vitamin a iu 37IU 1% DV; vitamin c 6.5mg 11% DV; folate 10.8mcg 3% DV; calcium 14.6mg 2% DV; iron 0.3mg 2% DV; magnesium 10.8mg 4% DV; potassium 182.6mg 5% DV; sodium 2.3mg; thiaminmg 2% DV; added sugar 17g.

Exchanges:

1 fruit, 2 other carbohydrate

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Pamela Montgomery

12/21/2017

This recipe was elegant and delicious using honey meade & a handful of ground walnuts. Easy to make while baking several items for an amazing dinner! Read More

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