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Merlot-Poached Pears with Cinnamon and Lemon

February 24th, 2010

 

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I like my McDonald’s hot fudge sundae just as much as the next girl, but there’s a different level of sophistication in a fruit that’s been soaked in a red wine reduction.  Though it may not feel like winter in L.A., I still crave rich, velvety desserts that require methodical stirring over a stove.  I made merlot-poached pears with cinnamon and lemon last night and the spicy smells that infiltrated the apartment were intoxicating.  Even better than the slight buzz I got from eating the fruit was the vanilla bean ice cream that was the perfect complement to all of the intense flavors.

 

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  • http://sentimentalistlisa.blogspot.com/ Lisa

    I have always wanted to make wine poached pears, but have been so afraid to mess it up!!! Maybe when my boyfriend comes for a visit in a few weeks I will muster the courage….

  • http://tampham.blogspot.com Tam

    I love your recipe posts so much!

    Happy Wednesday!
    Tam

  • http://designthrift.blogspot.com jel

    yum. sounds really delicious especially with vanilla ice cream.

  • http://sophisticatedpie.blogspot.com elizabeth

    I’m not usually one to post links to my blog on comments, but since you seemed to like these so much, I wanted to share a great recipe for a chocolate ganache tart w. red wine poached pears. Its super easy, really elegent, and delicious!
    http://sophisticatedpie.blogspot.com/2008/03/chocolate-ganache-tart-with-red-wine.html

  • http://www.amandablaira-to-b.blogspot.com Amanda

    This is so grown up! I must say your boyfriend is a lucky guy getting all this great cooking!

  • http://couldihavethat.blogspot.com samantha hutchinson

    I love pears! This looks so yummy!!!

  • http://bargainbex.blogspot.com/ bargain bex

    oh, goodness me! that looks all sorts of tasty …

  • http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee

    I think you could seriously have a career as a pastry chef. These look amazing!

  • http://www.sandyalamode.com/ Sandy

    These are GREAT pictures! And this dessert looks scrumptious!

  • http://blog.twilasvintageclothing.com Twila

    That looks really yummy!

    Twila

  • http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)

    Yum! Warm poached pears with ice cream sounds perfect.

  • http://adayinthelife-blog.blogspot.com Lisa

    oh my!!! i have never heard of this! it looks amazing and yummy!

  • http://choosing-change.blogspot.com Margaret

    these look incredible. since it’s still wintry here in chicago, i’ll definitely be trying these to warm my spirits!

  • http://effineff.blogspot.com/ maryli

    Yum! Wine poached fruit is EXACTLY what I want tonight, especially since it is still winter here.

    http://effineff.blogspot.com/

  • http://mariastavang.wordpress.com/ Maria Kristine

    Looks so delicious!! :)

  • http://littlerockstreetstyle.blogspot.com/ Jenny

    Yummy!
    I love your blog! Keep it up!

    http://littlerockstreetstyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.lovefeasttable.com LoveFeast Table

    Fruit with a buzz…..now that’s sweet!

  • http://www.aliblair.blogspot.com Alison

    gorgeous photos! love love love those colors!

  • http://whatsnewwithmrst.blogspot.com/ Mrs.T

    Yummmmm!!!!

  • http://outfitlover.blogspot.com Javie

    Its look very interesting. At the moment, i have not had the priviledge to prove something like this…but it makes hungry anyway!
    You are very talented! Grat job :D

    xoxo

  • http://www.joleystar.com Dee

    oh wow!

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe

    great contrast of colors in the photos, you can almost taste it…

  • http://browraisedbeauty.blogspot.com Brow Raised Beauty

    Thanks for sharing this. I do believe this would be a decadent way to continue a romantic evening for two:)
    Kudos. Your blog is both lovely and comforting like a favorite sweater<3

  • http://browraisedbeauty.blogspot.com Brow Raised Beauty

    Thanks for sharing this. I do believe this would be a decadent way to continue a romantic evening for two:)
    Kudos. Your blog is both lovely and comforting like a favorite sweater<3
    xo

  • http://www.theteenageroyalty.blogspot.com TTRoyalty

    It looks amazing!
    You have no idea how much I like your blog, its one of my favorites ever! I hope one day mine will be as successful as yours!

    http://www.theteenageroyalty.blogspot.com

  • Hayley

    Your pictures add so much to your blog! You have a beautiful way of describing things, and your photos make everything so much more interesting! Well done.

  • http://lizseverydaylife.wordpress.com/ Liz

    Dear God this looks delish! Making this ASAP!

  • http://08thstreet.blogspot.com Melissa~

    Casillero del Diablo is from here, chile. Is one of the best wines from chile. good selection.

  • http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com SWEATshirt DRESSshirt

    that looks delicious! i can’t believe you made that yourself. i’m definitely going to try this recipe. thanks for sharing!

  • http://clutchingurchins.blogspot.com/ Hayley

    now I know what to do with the Harry & David pears I have =)

  • http://diamondbananas.com emillyvictoria

    To die for!!!!

    diamondbananas.com

  • http://www.soloden.com Jules
  • http://jamieofalltrades.typepad.com jamieofalltrades

    Any time I see poached pears on a dessert menu I have to get them.

  • http://www.mock-off.com Emily

    Thank you! I think I’m going to surprise my husband with these for dessert tonight! :)

  • http://www.redlipstickandcoffee.blogspot.com sofia

    i love the food photographs that you take!
    and the recipes look so good, it makes me want to cook!

    redlipstickandcoffe.blogspot.com

  • http://www.myveryownsitcom.blogspot.com Mrs. Sitcom

    This looks incredible (and Casillero del Diablo is a favorite of ours!)

  • http://pepperandchips.blogspot.com annabel

    Hi emily! I was going to email you but I couldn’t find an address so I’m leaving a comment. I was wondering if you would be interested in participating in an interview for my site! I’ve done a blogger interview series with people like The Stylish Wanderer, Raych from That’s Chic, and Wendy from Hand It Over. Feel free to check out my blog, and if you’re interested, send me an e-mail and let me know!

  • http://www.TheIconicBlog.com The Iconic Blog.com

    That looks divine! Beautiful presentation as well.

  • http://www.flittiglise.blogg.no Flittig Lise

    Great Blog! Just had to say it.. ;)

  • http://www.alifeofbeauty.blogspot.com Gillian

    wow, now this dessert sounds top of the line-high class, delicious!

  • http://amerrymishap.blogspot.com A Merry Mishap

    Looks amazing!!

  • http://peacelovenutrition.wordpress.com/ Peace.Love.Nutrition

    Looks delicious! I posted a great Pear Recipe a few weeks ago. Check it out!

    http://peacelovenutrition.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/quick-easy-poached-pear-recipe/

  • http://olivesandvodka.blogspot.com Dirty Martini

    I just love your blog– I enjoy food, wine, and fashion tremendously, and enjoy reading these entries!

  • harcout breton

    I like how the vanilla beans scent perfectly complimented the taste.

  • http://stylesubstanceandsutton.blogspot.com sutton

    i just tried this recipe… it was so easy and delish! posted it on my blog too – stylesubstanceandsutton.blogspot.com

  • http://shopcalico.com CALICO

    This looks AMAZING… I absolutely LOVE your food posts!!! xo

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