Poached Pears in Wine

Poached Pears in Wine, or 'Poires au Vin,' is a classic French dessert where ripe pears are gently simmered in a spiced red wine syrup until tender and deeply colored. The typical ingredients include pears, red wine (often a fruity variety like Merlot or Cabernet), sugar, and aromatics like cinnamon sticks, star anise, and vanilla.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the fruit and added sugar, with minimal fat or protein. A single serving typically provides around 150-250 calories, along with some dietary fiber and antioxidants from the wine and fruit.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin K	6 mcg
Copper	0.15 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg
Folate	10 mcg
Iron	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it is a sophisticated yet simple dessert that beautifully transforms humble ingredients, often served during festive occasions or as a refined end to a meal. Nutritionally, the wine infusion can impart beneficial polyphenols, though much of the alcohol cooks off during the poaching process.