Catherine Alioto

Pears Poached in Tempranillo Wine

Peras Escalfadas en Vino Tempranillo

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

  • About

Tempranillo is a red wine grape from Northern Spain. The wine is deep red in color and has a smoky, spicy flavor. The beautiful color of the wine infuses the pears, resulting in an elegant-looking dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Tempranillo wine
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1

Method

In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, granulated sugar, and spices and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and place the pears, cut-side down, in the poaching liquid. Simmer over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes until the fruit can be easily pierced with a knife. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pears from the poaching liquid and set aside. Reserving the liquid, continue to h