Best Poached Pears With Marsala Cinnamon And Vanilla Recipes

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MARSALA-POACHED PEARS



Marsala-Poached Pears image

Whether for a special occasion or a weeknight dessert, our Marsala-poached pears are delectable served warm with a bit of ice cream or whipped cream. Easier than pie, with the wonderful flavor of Marsala wine.

Provided by Holland House

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Holland House®

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Bartlett pears, about 8 oz. each
½ cup Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
Vanilla ice cream
¼ teaspoon Toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove cores. Measure Marsala cooking wine into a small mixing bowl. Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet. Stir in Marsala mixture. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Place pears in pan, cut side down. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 30-45 minutes or until cool enough to serve.
  • Place each pear half in a small bowl. Stir remaining sauce in pan; drizzle each serving with 1-2 teaspoons warm sauce. Top with a small scoop of ice cream, and if desired, toasted pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 28.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

MARSALA-POACHED PEARS WITH CINNAMON



Marsala-Poached Pears with Cinnamon image

Provided by Rozanne Gold

Categories     Wine     Dessert     Poach     Pear     Marsala     Fall     Winter     Vegan     Cinnamon

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 very large firm ripe pears, stems on
1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet Marsala
7 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • Peel pears using a vegetable peeler; leave stems attached.
  • Pour Marsala into a medium pot with a cover. Add 2 cups water and 6 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar. Put pears in pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cover pot. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes depending on firmness of pears.
  • Remove cover and let pears and liquid cool to room temperature. Remove pears with a slotted spoon and put them upright in a bowl. Bring liquid in pot to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Pour over pears and refrigerate until cold.
  • Serve pears with their syrup. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.

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