I have proclaimed my love of all things French before on my blog and this also extends to French desserts, in particular, I just ‘j-adore’ poached pears in white wine and I always indulge on this delicious sweet treat when I make my annual pilgrimage to Cannes Film Festival in the South of France (which you can read about here).
Pears can be poached in anything from vegan wine to caramel sauce.
For this recipe, I poached my pears using a bottle of vegan wine.
I also used maple syrup as a substitute for sugar, which has medicinal properties but I find still gives the dessert the same moreish sweetness!
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of vegan wine
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla bean
- Juice and zest of a whole lemon
- 8 firm conference pears, peeled
- 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
Method
Add the white wine, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a large saucepan and stir together. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat for around 5 minutes.
Add your peeled pears to the mixture and reduce to a low heat, poach the pairs for around 20 – 30 minutes until they become tender without being mushy.
Remove your pears and then reduce the remaining liquid to syrup by bringing it to the boil for around 10-15 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean from the syrup and pour over your pears.
Leave to cool until room temperature and serve.
I like mine with a dollop of optional coconut yogurt.
So what do you think? Will you try this recipe yourself?
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I’ve never made poached pears, going to pin! x
Thanks lovely, so easy to make, you will love them x
Hope you’re having a great holiday. I love poached pears., so must add pears to the shopping list
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So pleased you like them lovely, holiday was fab thanks x
I love poached pears and doing them in wine or even champagne sounds amazing – one for me to try very soon.
Lucy @ Bakingqueen74 recently posted…Mini Egg Chocolate-Covered Blondies
Poached pears sounds absolutely delicious. Lovely recipe. I love anything with pears so definitely will have to try this. Thanks for hosting.
jenny recently posted…Easter Snickerdoodle Cookies ~ Recipe
Oh glad you like it!
Love love love poached pears and love the addition of manuka honey to help the immune system 🙂
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Yay thanks x
This looks delicious but unfortunately I don’t drink or use alcohol in cooking. Is there an alternative?
Apple juice would work well too x
i have to be honest, I have never tried poached pears but they always looks so tender x
jenny paulin recently posted…White Chocolate & Mini Egg Cheesecake
Ooh you will love them Jenny x
These look delicious I love poached pears and haven’t had them in such a long time x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins recently posted…Mushroom and Broccoli Freekah – Family Favourites
So gorgeous and healthy too, love them x
Yum, I’d love to try this!
Rebecca U recently posted…Hot Cross Buns
You must Rebecca, it’s so good x
Simple, yet stunning, *drools*
Megan – Truly Madly Kids recently posted…Win Tickets to Wychwood Festival!
Thanks darling x
They look yum! I love pears! 🙂 Thank you for hosting x
Sophie @ Mum, M & More recently posted…Me & Mine; March 2015
Thanks Sophie, thanks for linking up x
What is in the bowl with the pears? Is it cream? They look fantastic. Talk of love of French…I love pears cooked with honey and topped with a bit of brie, sprinkle with some cinnamon and almonds…yum! Thanks again for hosting the link up, it is the best. Have a great holiday, send photos for us stuck in the chilly spring weather!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton recently posted…Pinterest Recipe Review
Well spotted Nikki, a little creme fraiche, will add to the recipe. Oh wow yes, how divine. Cheese (especially French cheese) and pears or figs are the perfect combination. Thanks for linking and your well wishes x
The pears look delicious, will have to give this a try, thanks! Great to link up again. Have a wonderful holiday, hope it’s somewhere nice & hot! 🙂
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Thanks darling, going to Marbella on Saturday so fingers crossed for some sun, so glad you like the pears x
Ooh they look gorgeous! But I have to ask: am I the only one who has trouble using a whole bottle of wine for cooking? I’d so much rather drink it. 🙂
Ginny Williams recently posted…Hot Cross Buns
Haha I know, does feel weird! Go for 3/4 and have a glass while you cook! You can always substitute some with water x
That looks gorgeous and would make a lovely change from creamy desserts over Easter. I am definitively going to give it a try. Thank you for hosting this fab link X
Oh I’m so pleased, yes exactly something a little more healthy to go with all the chocolate feasting x
Do you think it works with Shloer? It look yum but I’m not good with alcohol 🙁
I reckon it would, glad you like it
This looks delicious, will have to try it. Enjoy your holiday
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Thanks Alison!
What a gorgeous dessert. Thanks for hosting the party, Vicki. Have an amazing week. xx
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Thanks darling, and you!x
Another one of my absolute favourite desserts! I usually do pears with red wine or Madeira and am really excited to try this version… Or maybe even a champagne one if I can justify it for an occasion! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous recipe and divine pictures. X
OOh yes red wine and Madeira works so well too, ooh yes crack the bubbles out! x
I’ll have to show this to my dad as I know this is just the type of dessert he likes at his dinner parties. Have a great holiday!
Ness recently posted…Carrot and banana Bundt cake
Oh yes perfect dinner party fare! Thanks x
Mmmm they look lovely and I really like that you used honey instead of sugar as I’m trying to not have any too.
I love your photographs 🙂
farmerswifeandmummy recently posted…Hot Cross Bread and Butter Pudding for Easter
Thanks lovely, really try to stay away from sugar where possible here. Husband took the pictures, pretty huh x
Mmm wine and pears, two of my favourite things. Yummy.
Hehe! Me too, thanks x
Gosh I’ve not had poached pears in a long time and ive never made them myself. Though seeing how simple I think I’ll have to give it a whirl and any dessert with wine in has to be a hit 🙂
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Thaks, so easy and delicious too, enjoy x
A wine based dessert? Yes please! Have a fabulous holiday!
Ciara (My Fussy Eater) recently posted…Healthy Rice & Veggie Easter Eggs
Yum right! Thanks lovely!
Any recipe that involves a WHOLE bottle of wine is going to be a hit 😀
Thanks for hosting hun x
Steph @MisplacedBrit recently posted…Children and Dead Pets
Haha I know, right!
I’ve always wondered how to make this without sugar – the usual recipes have tons in! Sounds fab hon, will def give it a try at some point xx
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It’s so good x
Oh yum, I definitely have to try these poached pears! I hope you have a lovely holiday Vicki 🙂
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Thanks so much Kyra x
I love poached pears and all I’d need on top of those little beauties would be some chocolate sauce!
Mel recently posted…Easiest Homemade Bread Recipe Ever
Ooh yum!
Hi Vicki! Thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing Chicken Pot Pie as well as my Pineapple Grapefruit Smoothie.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
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Thanks for linking.
Would most definitely try making these. Looks devilishly divine!
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So glad you like them!