Figs or Pears in Spiced Red Wine*

Name: Figs or Pears in Spiced Red Wine* (Figues au Vin/Poires au Vin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 6–8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 whole clove; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 2 lb. (1 kg) fresh figs, fresh pears, or pears in syrup; 3 star anise; ½ cup (130 ml) water; 1 stick cinnamon; 3 cups (750 ml) red wine; ½ cup minus 1½ tbsp (2¾ oz./80 g) sugar

Figues au Vin/Poires au Vin

Preparation info

Serves
6–8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

French Pastries and Desserts by Lenôtre

By Chefs at Lenôtre

Published 2021

About

Ingredients

2 lb. (1 kg) fresh figs, fresh pears, or pears in syrup
½

Europe
France
Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegan
Mediterranean

Method

Wash fresh figs or pears. If using figs, slice off the hard tips of the stems at an angle. If using fresh pears, peel and core from the base, leaving the stalks attached: this will help the pears absorb the poaching syrup.
Pour the water and wine into a large saucepan. Add the sugar and spices. Heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a v