Instant Pot® Poached Pears with Port Wine

Zucchini bread that is a touch denser than usual but still so good!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Additional Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups water
  2. 2 cups port wine
  3. 1 ½ cups orange juice
  4. ¾ cup white sugar
  5. 1 orange, zested
  6. 2 cinnamon sticks
  7. ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  8. 4 firm pears, stems attached

Instructions

  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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  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.

 

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