Desserts

Poached Pears in Blackberry & Red Wine

  • Prep 10 mins
  • Total 33 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 6

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  • 200ml red wine
  • 100ml blackberry brandy
  • 1 vanilla pod, split, seeds reserved (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
  • 6 large firm pears, peeled

Utensils

  • Step 1

    Place wine, brandy, vanilla pod and seeds into the pot. Place pears on top of liquid.

  • Step 2

    Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.

  • Step 3

    Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 10 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.

  • Step 4

    When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.

  • Step 5

    With a ladle, drizzle sauce over the warm pears for about 3 minutes. Remove the pears and place into a deep dish; set aside.

  • Step 6

    Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to HIGH. Select START/STOP to begin. Allow sauce to reduce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 7

    Let the syrup cool before pouring over the pears. If desired, place poached pears in the refrigerator to develop flavors overnight.