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 ...

Delight in the exquisite simplicity of Martha Stewart's Easy Poached Pears! Join us in the kitchen for a step-by-step tutorial on crafting this elegant dessert. Martha's expertise transforms poaching ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Yield: 6 servings 2 cups pears cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups maple syrup 1 stick cinnamon ...

Place the pears in the pot with the water, wine and currants. Sprinkle the maple sugar over the tops of the pears. Cover and let simmer on low for about 30 minutes. Carefully check the softness of the ...

Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert. Look for crisp — very slightly under-ripe — pears with no blemishes. Bosc or Anjou are winning options as they can withstand ...

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 ...