With pears at their peak in autumn, now is the time to indulge in this sweet, healthy treat. Start by not worrying much about perfectly ripe pears. Because pears that ripen on the tree develop a ...

I'm a sucker for desserts that feel elegant without requiring a ton of fancy cooking tricks. It may sound like a tall task, but a dessert like wine poached pears proves that it's possible. Fresh pears ...

In a non-reactive (stainless steel, glass, ceramic pot, enamel-coated cookware) combine the red wine and granulated sugar, orange rind, clove, cinnamon stock and star anise. Bring to a simmer and ...

This is simple to make, but a guaranteed crowd-pleaser - Liz & Max Haarala Hamilton This is an easy dish to make which draws its elegance from just a few simple flavours. Peel the pears, halve them ...

Much like people, some desserts are as fabulous as they look. Discover poached pears in caramel sauce and learn how to make this stunning treat here! Poached Pears in Caramel Sauce: A Rich History ...

Looking for an easy but fancy dessert? Try Candice Kumai's poached pears in red wine, which just involves a few seasonal ingredients (and a bottle of red). Well+Good is not the kind of wellness ...

This is a lovely fall dessert from pastry chef Heather Chittum of Dish and Notti Bianche restaurants (924 25th St. NW, 202-338-8707, and 824 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202-298-8085). She makes a ...

Yields 4 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 cup spiced rum (or pinot noir or Riesling wine) 1 cup pear juice 4 whole, peeled and cored pears 1. In a 2-quart sauce ...

In a large, wide nonreactive saucepan, combine the coffee, brown sugar, zest and juice of the oranges, ginger and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the ...