10 Surprisingly Tasty Recipes That Start With Leftover Wine

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Poaching pears in red wine creates a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious. The fruit takes on a jewel-toned hue and absorbs warm spices along with the wine’s richness. It’s elegant enough for entertaining yet simple to make with just a few ingredients. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat!

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 4 pears, peeled
• 2 cups leftover red wine
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 strip orange peel

Instructions:

1. In a pot, combine wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel.
2. Bring to a simmer, add pears, and cook 20–25 min. until tender.
3. Remove pears and reduce liquid until syrupy.
4. Pour syrup over pears before serving.