Spiced Red Pears in Wine Crock Pot

Transform your dessert game with these stunning Spiced Red Pears in Wine, an effortlessly elegant treat made right in your crock pot. Infused with rich, aromatic flavors of dry red wine, cinnamon, star anise, and orange zest, these tender pears boast a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Slow-cooked to perfection, each pear is beautifully stained a deep ruby hue, making them as visually captivating as they are delicious. With minimal prep time and the ease of a slow cooker, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy fall dessert at home. Serve these luscious pears drizzled with their spiced wine reduction and a touch of honey, or pair them with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finale. Perfect for lovers of refined desserts, these crock pot pears are a true showcase of seasonal flavors and simplicity!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 whole ripe but firm red pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
• 750 ml dry red wine
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
• 1 pod whole star anise
• 4 cloves whole cloves
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 strip (about 2 inches long) orange zest
• 250 ml water
• 2 tbsp optional honey for drizzling

Directions

Step 1

Wash the pears thoroughly and, using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel the pears while leaving the stems intact for presentation. Optionally, use a melon baller to core from the bottom if desired.

Step 2

In the crock pot, combine the red wine, granulated sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Carefully place the peeled pears upright into the crock pot so they are mostly submerged in the wine mixture.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 4 hours, gently basting the pears in the wine mixture every hour if possible to ensure even flavor infusion.

Step 5

After 4 hours, check the pears for doneness by inserting a fork or skewer into the flesh; it should slide in easily but the pears should retain their shape.

Step 6

Turn off the crock pot and allow the pears to cool slightly in the wine sauce for about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the pears and transfer them to a serving dish. Strain the wine sauce to remove the spices and reduce the sauce further on the stovetop (optional) for a thicker consistency if desired.

Step 8

Drizzle the pears with the reduced sauce before serving. Optionally, add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2281.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1960.3

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 58.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 373.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.8g	0%
Total Sugars 292.3g
Protein 5.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.4mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2271.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 97.7%