Desserts & Sweets
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Desserts & Sweets *
Pears Poached in Port Wine
The idea of poaching pears in port wine came about soon after the creation of Port wine in the 17th Century. Pears have been cultivated in Europe for centuries. By the 19th Century, pears poached in Port and other fortified wines, like Madeira, became a refined dessert served in the grand hotels of Europe.