Poached Pear

Indulge in the luxurious elegance of House of Henkel Signature Sweet Moela, a natural sweet Shiraz that captivates with rich, velvety notes of ripe berries and warm spice. Perfect for intimate evenings and celebratory toasts alike.

Ingredients:

• 4 firm pears (Bosc or Anjou)
  
• 2 cups House of Henkel Signature Sweet Moela
  
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup sugar
  
• 1 cinnamon stick
  
• 2 star anise
  
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  
• Zest of 1 orange
  

Instructions

1. Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact for a refined presentation.
   
2. In a saucepan, combine the wine, water, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla, and orange zest. Bring to a gentle simmer.
   
3. Add the pears and simmer for 25–30 minutes, occasionally rotating them, until they are tender and infused with flavor.
   
4. Remove the pears and reduce the poaching liquid over medium heat until it thickens into a syrup.
   
5. Drizzle the syrup over the pears before serving. Enjoy with a glass of House of Henkel Sweet Moela for the perfect pairing.