With currants, a little wine and sugar, this Poached Pears Recipe is actually very simple to make ... ½ cup sweet white wine 2 cups water Carefully wash and peel the pears.

With currants, a little wine and sugar, this Poached Pears Recipe is actually very simple to make, but it packs a pretty big punch in the visual department! Carefully wash and peel the pears.

The following excerpt is her recipe for red wine and honey-poached pears and plums. This is exactly the type of dessert I love—simple flavors, not in-your-face sweet, and full of complex ...

Poached pears ... a fine sieve. The pears can be eaten warm or at room temperature. Pour the sauce over the pears and serve alongside custard or ice cream. A fruity red wine is best for poaching ...

We've also gone outside of the normal repertoire of winter desserts to show you what the humble pear is capable of delivering. Poached with sugar syrup, white wine and spices and left in the ...