Poached pears in wine, or Poire a la Beaujolais, is a classic French dessert that originated in the wine-growing area of Burgandy and Lyon. Oh, so yummy!! A deliciously sweet pear that is infused ...

The following excerpt is her recipe for red wine and honey-poached pears and plums. This is exactly the type of dessert I love—simple flavors, not in-your-face sweet, and full of complex ...

To cook, peel and simmer pears gently, either in a flavoured syrup or with lemon, to enhance their delicate flavour. They are often poached with wine and spices. Cooked puréed pears are good in ...