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Red Wine Poached Pear Recipe

I am always looking for a beautiful dessert, and I have to say this one is sure to please. I don’t really hear about Red Wine Poached Pears often but it is a classic french dessert we should be hearing more about. You can get as creative or simple with this dessert if you want.

The best pears I have found for this are Bosc, mainly because they cook well and maintain their shape. I think this is key for a beautiful display for just you or guests. Some like to just bake the pears in red wine, and that is delicious, but I like to add a little Cinnamon and Brown Sugar to heighten the flavors.

This recipe is for 6, but you could easily scale it up or down depending on how many you are looking to serve.

Poached Pear Recipe Ingredients:

  • 6 Bosc Pear (Peeled)
  • 1 Stick of Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Cup of Water
  • 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup of Blackberries
  • 2 Cups of Red Wine (Depending on what type of red wine you prefer)
  • 1 TSP of Orange Extract
  • 1 TSP of Vanilla
  • 1/2 TSP of Cloves

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a Large Sauce Pan (Excluding the Pears & Brown Sugar Initially)
  2. Heat to a Simmer, and slowly stir in the brown sugar
  3. Once the Liquid has simmered together for about 5 minutes add the Peeled Pears on their side
  4. Allow the Pears to Poach for about 20-25 minutes on medium low in the liquid moving the pears to each side through out the process
  5. Once Pears have been poached, turn off the heat and allow them to cool in the liquid for about 30 minutes.
  6. Place each pear on a serving dish and reheat the liquid
  7. Pour heated liquid over the pear, and pair with cool whip or vanilla ice cream and serve.

Enjoy!

Maple Bourbon Apple Cocktail

If there is one thing I love in winter and especially around the holiday season is a bourbon drink. My go to’s are typically Hot Toddy’s or an old fashioned. Sometimes I like to step out a little and this cocktail is exceptional.

It’s also not incredibly complex to make and I love that about it. Especially if I want to share the love with my friends. The apple cider is a beautiful complement to the maple and bourbon flavors. I am including the recipe below for you to browse.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 Oz Bourbon (My preference is Bulleit-they also have a Rye for my corn allergy friends)
  • 2 Oz Apple Cider (love Trader Joe’s unflitered)
  • 1 TSP of Maple Syrup (all Natural REAL)
  • .5 Oz of Lemon Juice (only fresh squeazed)
  • Cinnamon Stick for Garnish
  • Tablespoon of Brown Sugar (for glass rim)
  • Teaspoon of Cinnamon (for glass rim
  • Slice of lemon
  • Cocktail Shaker

Directions:

  • Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon on a plate to dip the rim of the glasses in.
  • Go ahead and use the slice of lemon around the rim of the glass to coat.
  • Once the rim of the glass is coated stick the glass rim on the plate to coat with the cinnamon/sugar mixture
  • Pour ice into the glasses
  • Combine all the liquid ingredients in the cocktail shaker with ice
  • Shake for 30-60 seconds until shaker is ice cold
  • Pour contents over ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Enjoy!

Vanilla Maple Pear Gin Fizz

I’m always looking for unique cocktails that have a twist to the everyday staples or are totally different than the standard. Some take a little more love to make, and some are just one simple step more for a unique flair. The Vanilla Maple Pear Gin Fizz takes a bit more effort ahead of time, but if you are looking for a craft cocktail recipe for the Holidays/New Years Eve this is perfection.

Pear in anything is good to me and it makes the drink unique since it’s not a completely main stream, and makes it somewhat seasonal in nature. The maple and vanilla is such a great addition to the pear. If you have ever had a poached pear you know what I am talking about.

Ingredients Needed:

  • Club Soda
  • Gin
  • 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
  • 2-3 Pears
  • 1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup
  • 4 Packets of Stevia
  • Brown Sugar (For Rim)

Vanilla Maple Pear Syrup Ingredients: (Makes about 4-6 drinks)

  • 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
  • 1 Cup of Diced Pear (Skin removed)
  • 1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup
  • 4 Packets of Stevia

Directions for Vanilla Maple Pear Syrup:

  • Place all ingredients in sauce pan and heat to boil.
  • Once at a boil reduce to low, and simmer until the syrup has reduced.

Vanilla Maple Pear Gin Fizz Directions:

  • Slice one pear (use one slice to garnish each glass)
  • Dip the rim of each glass into maple syrup, then dip into brown sugar to top the rim of the glass
  • 1 Tablespoon of the Pear Syrup into the bottom of the glass
  • 1.5 Oz of Gin (about 1 shot) into Glass
  • Stir vigorously, and add ice to the glass
  • Top with Soda
  • Garnish with a slice of pear

If you are making this for a party it is best to make the Syrup before hand and just have it ready to go. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Looking for some cute cocktail glasses?

Fall Apple Sangria Recipe

I take my seasonal drinks very seriously as most of you probably know and this Fall Apple Sangria will not disappoint. There is nothing better than a little Sangria for a girls night or easy way to serve drinks at a party. I like my Sangria a little boozy so if that’s your bag than you should go ahead and put this one in your back pocket.

What makes this one great for Fall is the flavors! Take your Fall fruits like apples, oranges, and pears then combine them with cinnamon and boom all the Fall flavor notes for a perfect Sangria.

Fall Apple Sangria Ingredients

  • 1 Bottle Pinot Noir
  • 2 Cups of Apple Cider
  • 4 oz of Cointreau
  • 1 Cups of Mandarin Vodka
  • 2 Honey Crisp Apples (peeled & sliced)
  • 4 Mandarins (slices only)
  • 2 Pears (Peeled and Sliced)
  • 2 Cups of Blueberries
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

  1. Combine all your fruit ingredients and cinnamon in a large carafe, and make sure that your fruits are peeled and sliced (blueberries whole)
  2. Pour in the vodka, cointreau, and apple cider
  3. Add the Pinot Noir last
  4. Let the mixture sit overnight so all the flavors combine

Please allow enough time for the mixture to sit so that the flavors really stand out. I am so in love with this recipe and how you love it as much as I do!

Cute Sangria Sets

XOXO, Katie

Trifle Recipe

My mom has been making this trifle recipe for us for as far back as I can remember and has definitely perfected it over time. In general, I am obsessed with light dessert recipes that incorporate fruit. It makes me feel better about consuming a ton of sugar. The added bonus here is it is easy to make and you can feed a dinner party. It is also even better for left overs.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Pound Cake (Diced)
  • 2 Cartons of Organic Strawberries (Sliced)
  • 2 Kiwi’s (Peeled & Sliced
  • 2 Cartons of Organic Blueberries
  • 6 Banana’s (Peeled & Sliced)
  • 1 Large Carton of Cool Whip (Make sure it sits out prior to putting together the trifle to become more pliable)
  • 1 Clear Trifle Dish

Directions

  1. Clean all fruit and place in separate dishes (we usually sprinkle fruit with Stevia and let sit for 30 minutes prior to construction)
  2. Place a Layer of Diced Pound Cake on the bottom of Trifle Dish (Make sure to completely cover the bottom
  3. Completely cover the diced pound cake with a layer of cool whip
  4. Place cut strawberries around the outer edge so the center is visible on the outside of the dish
  5. Add strawberries in the center to cover the cool whip
  6. Add another layer of cool whip and make sure to build up around the sides and completely cover the strawberries
  7. Place a layer of blueberries and remember to build up around the sides
  8. Add another layer of cool whip above the blueberries and layer up on the sides
  9. Layer in the bananas and make sure you have the cut pieces showing on the sides
  10. Add another layer of cool whip above the bananas and layer up on the sides
  11. Layer in another layer of pound cake
  12. Cover pound cake layer with cool whip
  13. Repeat steps as many times as you need to, but remember you will need to finish with the cool whip topping.
  14. On top for the aesthetic part make sure you decorate with the kiwis, strawberries, and blueberries (Bananas don’t look the best over time.

Hope you enjoy this trifle recipe as much as I do. XOXO Katie

Trifle Dishes I Love:

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