Instant Pot® Poached Pears with Port Wine

Name: Instant Pot® Poached Pears with Port Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups port wine; 1.5 cups orange juice; 0.75 cup white sugar; 1 orange, zested; 2 cinnamon sticks; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 firm pears, stems attached

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The most amazing elegant dessert in an instant. Try these quick and easy poached pears cooked with port wine and spices, made in minutes in your Instant Pot®, ready to entertain any guests. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Recipe by Fioa

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups port wine
1 ½ cups orange juice
¾ cup white sugar
1 orange, zested
2 cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon ground cloves
4 firm pears, stems attached

Directions

Combine water, port, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Select Saute function and set timer for 3 minutes, until liquid begins to slightly simmer.
Place pears inside the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Transfer pears to a plate to cool, leaving juices in the pot.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Discard cinnamon sticks from the sauce. Place poached pears in bowls and drizzle with port sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385	Calories
1g	Fat
77g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 13mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 63g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 56mg	279%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 512mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.