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Pear in Barolo

Pear in Barolo

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Discover this delicious pear tart, infused with a rich red wine, and enjoy a refined dessert.

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Recipe from Panterka, Persino, EdytaT and 2 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This pear and Barolo recipe is a classic of Belgian cuisine. The pears, infused in red wine, are flavored with cinnamon and cloves, creating a sweet and rich dessert.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time50 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$1.95 $0.49 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.39
  • $0.04
  • $0.15
  • $0.07
  • $0.30

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the pears, leaving the stems on. ≈ 8 min
  2. Place them in a pot, with the tails pointing upwards. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon, and the zest of a lemon. ≈ 3 min
  4. Sprinkle the fruit with sugar and port wine. ≈ 2 min
  5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes.
  6. Use a fork to check the tenderness of the pears. ≈ 3 min
  7. If they are soft, remove them from their stems. ≈ 3 min
  8. Heat the wine in a pot until it thickens.
  9. Next, I will pair these pears with this wine. ≈ 3 min
  10. Serve the dessert at room temperature. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Pear in Barolo

  • 4 apples and mulberry$1.39
  • a pinch of cinnamon$0.04
  • a piece of lemon zest$0.15
  • half a cup of sugar$0.07
  • Mint or lemon balm leaves$0.30

Total$1.95

that's $0.49 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 apples and mulberry
  • 4 cloves of allspice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • a pinch of cinnamon
  • a piece of lemon zest
  • half a cup of sugar
  • 3 glasses of Barolo wine
  • Mint or lemon balm leaves

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