Red wine poached pears with mascarpone

thehackneyhost

Recipe by

thehackneyhost

Course:dessert
Cuisine:French
Servings:6
vegetariangluten free
Red wine poached pears with mascarpone  - Image 1
15
Prep Time (min)
40
Cook Time (min)
55
Total Time (min)
  • 6 whole Bosc pears, peeled with stems intact
  • 1 bottle dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet)
  • 1 hefty cup granulated sugar
  • 1 long cinnamon stick
  • 2 pods star anise
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 strip orange peel
  • 1 big tub mascarpone cheese
  • 1 splash heavy cream
  • 1 large handful walnut halves
  • 1 knob unsalted butter
  • 2 spoonfuls sugar for caramelizing nuts