Prep: 15 Minutes Cook: 3 to 4 hours (on low in a slow cooker) Numbers of Serves: 6 Serves

burgundy-pears-french-homemade-recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 medium ripe pears
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup Burgundy wine or grape juice
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Dash salt
  • Whipped cream cheese

  • Instructions

  • Peel pears, leaving stems intact. Core from the bottom. Stand pears upright in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, wine or grape juice, marmalade, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Carefully pour over pears. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until tender.
  • To serve, drizzle pears with sauce. Garnish with whipped cream cheese.

  • For Nutritional And Health Benefits

    2,292 / 5,000 The dessert prepared from this recipe is not only tasty but also very useful for health. Pear is a fiber-rich fruit that helps improve digestion and maintain stomach health. The antioxidants and vitamin C present in it increase the immunity of the body and protect the cells from damage. When we add spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they not only add flavor but also help balance blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation. Grape juice or red drink is considered best for heart health as it helps keep the arteries clean. This dish can be included in a balanced diet as an excellent and light dessert, as it contains much less fat and extra calories than traditional sweets, making it an ideal choice for health reasons.

    For Pro Tips And Substitute Ingredients

    To make this French dessert absolutely perfect and fantastic, there are certain things to keep in mind. While choosing pears, make sure that they are not too mushy but slightly hard so that they retain their shape during long cooking on low heat and do not become completely halwa. A common mistake when cooking is to turn up the heat, which can burn the syrup, so let it cook on low heat. If you want to make this recipe more healthy and suitable for diabetics, you can use honey or brown sugar instead of white sugar. Also, if you don't want to use cream cheese, you can substitute thick yogurt or sprinkle nuts like almond and pistachio powder, which will double its nutrition and provide a unique taste.

    For Serving And Storing

    The way of serving and preserving this wonderful dessert should also be special to preserve its uniqueness. It is best served warm, and can be served with fresh mint leaves or a dollop of vanilla ice cream. If you are serving it in a special treat, adding roasted walnuts or cashews on top can add to its beauty and crunchiness. If there is any leftover food, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days. To use it again, reheat it in a saucepan over low heat with a little water or grape juice instead of heating it up in the microwave, to keep it soft and syrupy and not to spoil the crispness of the pears.