These spiced and wine poached pears are an elegant, warm dessert made even more tasty with a dollop of honey-vanilla mascarpone. Beautiful, healthy and delicious!
Poach: Add pears, wine, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, cloves and lemon to a medium pot. Bring to a gentle boil (don’t let it boil rapidly!) and let simmer ~40-45 minutes or until pears are soft.
Whisk: While pears are poaching, use a whisk to whip mascarpone, honey and vanilla until combined.
Dish up: Serve pears with a drizzle of wine (or a glass of the mulled wine!) and a dollop of honey-vanilla mascarpone. Enjoy!
Notes
PREP AHEAD: Poached pears keep well in the fridge, store the pears and the mascarpone separately.LEFTOVERS/STORAGE: Store the pears and mascarpone separately in glass containers for 5-7 days. NUTRITION NOTES: Pears are a great source of fiber and also provide vitamins C and K. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Great as dessert, or use leftovers in oatmeal or with ice cream. Yum!