PERFECTLY ripe, the pear is a paradox: verging on crisp, yet soft as velvet. With every juicy bite, its delicate flavor invites comparisons to nectar and flowers and meadows, but there’s no need ...

Poached pears in wine, or Poire a la Beaujolais, is a classic French dessert that originated in the wine-growing area of Burgandy and Lyon. Oh, so yummy!! A deliciously sweet pear that is infused with ...

To make the wine syrup, in a 3-quart saucepan (or the size that holds your pears snuggly on their sides but not pressed together), combine the sugar, water, wine, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over ...

Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert. Look for crisp — very slightly under-ripe — pears with no blemishes. Bosc or Anjou are winning options as they can withstand ...

Looking for an easy but fancy dessert? Try Candice Kumai's poached pears in red wine, which just involves a few seasonal ingredients (and a bottle of red). Well+Good is not the kind of wellness ...

This classic, French-inspired dessert is a showy finish to any meal. Instructions: In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the honey and red wine together in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, whisking to combine. Remove from the heat. Add the vanilla bean ...