Pears Poached in Red Wine & Lavender

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 10/21/2011

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Here is a recipe that borders on the exotic, to flex your creative muscle in the kitchen. It's simple and you'll love the fragrant scents that dance around while you are preparing these poached pears. A mélange of cinnamon, honey, lavender and vanilla tickles the senses and adds a sense of calm to the process.

  • Servings: Serves 4-6
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: Dessert

Ingredients

3 Bosc pears, peeled, split, cored
750 ml bottle of red wine (suggest: Merlot or Pinot Noir)
2-1/2 cups water
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 cup honey
2 Tbsp. lavender blossoms
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Zest of one lemon

Directions

Pour wine into a 3-1/2 qt. shallow sauce pan and turn heat to medium. Add the cinnamon, honey, lavender, vanilla bean and stir, making sure the honey is thoroughly blended into wine. Add the pears and pour enough water into the pan so the pears are completely covered. Cook until pears are fork tender. Serve on a plate with fruit sorbet and a cookie. May be served hot or cold.

Recipe was created especially for the Calphalon One Infused Anodized 3-1/2 qt. Shallow Sauce Pan.