tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post2193353040406807179..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: Red Wine Poached Pears Slow Cooker RecipeStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36880851159875740452013-03-24T13:28:54.021-07:002013-03-24T13:28:54.021-07:00I made apples done like this a couple times for Ch...I made apples done like this a couple times for Christmas dessert (didn't peel them), adding raisins to the sauce (per Dad's recipe for baked apples) and substituted cranberry juice for about half the wine (I had only bought 2 bottles and wanted enough for us to drink!!). Served with vanilla ice cream (Breyer's "vanilla bean," I think - that's our usual choice when we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-81302624423345525442012-06-09T18:45:42.041-07:002012-06-09T18:45:42.041-07:00I made this tonight and it was wonderful! I made ...I made this tonight and it was wonderful! I made half the recipe as it was just 3 for dinner tonight. Since I had no 2 star anise pods, I threw 4 whole cloves in. Might try for a few more next time.<br />I also subbed half the sugar with Splenda and it seemed fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27466229792130650312011-04-15T12:13:14.904-07:002011-04-15T12:13:14.904-07:00I realize that this is an old thread.. but curious...I realize that this is an old thread.. but curious if you think you could use Splenda in place of the sugar. I would love to try these but they way the recipe is I would be in sugar overload! That probably isn't a good thing. Thanks for any thoughts.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17932498513770571100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-41417627376698496702010-12-28T10:59:33.122-08:002010-12-28T10:59:33.122-08:00DO NOT attempt to combine this recipe with one for...DO NOT attempt to combine this recipe with one for mulled wine! NOOOOO! I got all cavalier and just used the mulling spices in the same proportion that they say to on the fancy tin they came in and the pears were inedible. Waaaay too much cloves. My sister said the pears tasted like toothpaste. Then she told me to try them and actually winced as she watched me eat them. Not a total loss: we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85494058477129450862010-12-26T14:33:42.179-08:002010-12-26T14:33:42.179-08:00My store didn't have anise seed. So I used 1 ...My store didn't have anise seed. So I used 1 tsp. of anise extract. It was very overpowering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-19355115238303413852010-12-20T15:19:28.236-08:002010-12-20T15:19:28.236-08:00I just made these for a "girls" christma...I just made these for a "girls" christmas party on saturday and they were, hands down, the big hit of the night. I was a little worried, because they smelled like strong red wine all day, and I thought they would be a little harsh... but they come out tasting almost like the filling of an apple pie. SOOOOOO good. And the whipped cream topping definitely is the perfect accompaniament.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88752644614776166192010-12-20T03:45:29.577-08:002010-12-20T03:45:29.577-08:00I want to cook your recipe for the New Year's ...I want to cook your recipe for the New Year's Eve, it is easy to prepare.Elenahttp://www.squidoo.com/christmas-of-a-cancer-survivornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-52080513138191596802010-12-18T10:38:04.257-08:002010-12-18T10:38:04.257-08:00These turned out very well. They were the hit of t...These turned out very well. They were the hit of the party, thank you! =o)Random Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874027200314776831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-40494637434093787812010-12-15T19:30:29.201-08:002010-12-15T19:30:29.201-08:00Lovely recipe, I really have to try this! Red is ...Lovely recipe, I really have to try this! Red is my choice of wine and I love pears so it sounds like a win win dessert for sure. I'm sorry to heard about your friend's son. My cousin has Lyme Disease. Will keep them both in our prayers.redkathyhttp://theessenceofwomanhood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5914950016594017992010-12-15T06:55:44.758-08:002010-12-15T06:55:44.758-08:00Love your site! I can't remember if I have com...Love your site! I can't remember if I have commented before, but I've been sharing your blog with my friends (and asked for your cookbooks for Christmas)! <br />I do have some advice for your friend, she should find a Dr that specializes in tick-borne illnesses. One thing I've never quite understand is that Dr's will test to see if someone has lyme's disease, prescribe Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-61143212214675008452010-12-14T08:48:32.909-08:002010-12-14T08:48:32.909-08:00hi Hope,
yes---use 1/2 a bottle of wine and 1 can ...hi Hope,<br />yes---use 1/2 a bottle of wine and 1 can of pears.<br />The cooking time will remain the same. The times listed are for a crockpot filled 2/3 to 3/4 of the way.<br /><br />xoxoStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-54548549231837042442010-12-14T08:25:41.555-08:002010-12-14T08:25:41.555-08:00OK- a couple here- with a single guest coming to v...OK- a couple here- with a single guest coming to visit... so 3 1/2 Qt oval cooker- just halve the recipe and would the time remain the same?? Have to buy some wine- can't wait to try it!!!Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316443620840208639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-82515471354935480192010-12-13T13:52:49.531-08:002010-12-13T13:52:49.531-08:00These look awesome and I will be making them soon....These look awesome and I will be making them soon. If you haven't washed your new blouse yet, douse it with some white wine and the stain should magically disappear. I read about that from a wedding planner and when my FIL spilled red wine all over our floor it worked like a champ!Sageyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15237148177842028666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5404709922378427232010-12-13T13:28:30.289-08:002010-12-13T13:28:30.289-08:00Whoa, I noticed you updated your table of contents...Whoa, I noticed you updated your table of contents! It looks great!!!bjahlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074272230635905526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-67313218213454396582010-12-13T12:42:12.105-08:002010-12-13T12:42:12.105-08:00@Debbi Does Dinner Healthy: I hope you enjoy them!...@Debbi Does Dinner Healthy: I hope you enjoy them! <br />@Denise ~ paper ponderings: I think your friends will be impressed!<br />@Sharon: I agree. I seem to be more of a white wine drinker lately, but did really enjoy these guys<br />@Jack: LOL on the evildoers...<br />@SallyB: you're welcome!<br />@anonymous: sure. I don't think anyone would miss the tiny bit of licorice flavor. no Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-13414052143375669592010-12-13T12:38:00.131-08:002010-12-13T12:38:00.131-08:00This sounds awesomely awesome... With the exceptio...This sounds awesomely awesome... With the exception of the anise. My husband strongly dislikes anything with anise. Would you be able to recommend a substitute? Or would it be advisable to just leave it out? Thanks for the advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28317211720391691122010-12-13T11:50:16.185-08:002010-12-13T11:50:16.185-08:00Oooo YUM! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe....Oooo YUM! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Infact, thanks a lot for sharing all your recipes. :0)SallyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559940888140140004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-79141999559206008432010-12-13T11:49:06.639-08:002010-12-13T11:49:06.639-08:00I love this recipe and it's on my list for ton...I love this recipe and it's on my list for tonight. Also, there is no such thing as "cooking" wine. I know, evildoers out there sell something they label that way, but if you're not gonna drink it, you're surely not going to concentrate those nasty flavors into anything you'd be willing to eat. Rant over - normality returns. Love this site. Thank you!Jack Etsweilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957370392495407488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89048221948354818882010-12-13T10:18:25.650-08:002010-12-13T10:18:25.650-08:00That sounds scrumptious! I like that you added the...That sounds scrumptious! I like that you added the note about the vanilla and sugar cutting away the harsh bite because I normally don't drink red wine due to that bite. Now I've GOT to try this.... maybe on New Years Eve when my dh and I will be watching that 1st season of Alias that a dear friend just gave us for Christmas...Sharonhttp://craftroomtransformation.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-76607178115601379782010-12-13T07:12:17.479-08:002010-12-13T07:12:17.479-08:00Oh yum scrummy! I think I need to make this and ta...Oh yum scrummy! I think I need to make this and take it to one of our little Christmas gatherings!Denise ~ Paper Ponderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853096049477799881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-21916767017854465532010-12-13T06:02:04.049-08:002010-12-13T06:02:04.049-08:00Wow, these sound awesome! Must get me some star an...Wow, these sound awesome! Must get me some star anise!!Debbi Does Dinner Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091564423796146580noreply@blogger.com