Instant Pot® Poached Pears with Port Wine

These quick and easy poached pears, cooked with port wine and spices in your Instant Pot®, will delight any guest.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 orange, zested
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups port wine
• 4 firm pears, stems attached
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 1.5 cups orange juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, port, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Select Saute function and set timer for 3 minutes, until liquid begins to slightly simmer.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Place pears inside the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Transfer pears to a plate to cool, leaving juices in the pot.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Discard cinnamon sticks from the sauce. Place poached pears in bowls and drizzle with port sauce.