Rosé Poached Pears

Rosé Poached Pears are a classic French dessert where ripe pears are gently simmered in a fragrant syrup of rosé wine, sugar, and aromatics like vanilla or citrus. The pears absorb the wine's delicate color and flavor, resulting in an elegant, tender fruit dish often served chilled or at room temperature.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the fruit and added sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A typical serving provides vitamins like vitamin C and dietary fiber from the pears, and contains roughly 150-200 calories, depending on the amount of sugar used in the poaching liquid.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	4 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	0.4 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, poaching fruit in wine is a timeless technique in European cuisine, particularly French, showcasing how simple ingredients can be transformed into a sophisticated dessert. Nutritionally, using rosé wine adds antioxidants like resveratrol, and the gentle cooking method helps preserve more of the pear's nutrients compared to baking or frying.