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Prosecco Poached Pears

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Elegant and easy homemade dessert featuring pears poached in prosecco with warm spices, perfect for special occasions or a light treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium firm pears (Bosc or Anjou recommended)
  • 1 bottle prosecco (750 ml / 25 fl oz; dry or extra dry)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 orange, sliced (optional)
  • 1–2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1–2 star anise pieces
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 3–4 whole cloves (optional)
  • ½ cup water (120 ml)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pears by peeling them carefully, leaving stems intact. Core from the bottom using a melon baller or small spoon, removing seeds but keeping shape whole. Set aside.
  2. Make the poaching liquid by combining prosecco, sugar, water, lemon and orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and vanilla bean seeds plus pod in a saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low, stirring until sugar dissolves. Avoid boiling vigorously.
  3. Gently place pears upright in the simmering liquid. Reduce heat to low and cook partially submerged, turning once or twice, for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender but hold shape.
  4. Using tongs, transfer pears to serving dishes. Continue simmering liquid to reduce slightly for 5-7 minutes until syrup thickens. Pour warm syrup over pears and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Keep heat low to preserve prosecco bubbles and prevent pears from becoming mushy. Add prosecco or water if liquid level drops too low. For a clearer syrup, strain after reducing. Pears can be served warm or chilled and pair well with mascarpone, Greek yogurt, or vanilla ice cream. Leftovers store well in fridge for up to 3 days.

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