Posted on Friday, January 7, 2022 in
Dessert Recipes
Delicious and Easy Portuguese Drunk Pears Recipe
Delicious and easy Portuguese drunk pears (peras bêbedas saborosas), are cooked in a syrup with sugar, spices and in this case, port wine.
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Preparation time | 10 min |
Cooking Time | 40 min |
Ready In | 50 min |
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 6 |
Ingredients
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Preparation
- Place the sugar, red wine, lemon peel, cinnamon stick and star anise in a small saucepan.
- Peel the pears leaving only the stalk and place them in the pan.
- Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until tender.
- Turn the pears from time to time.
- Remove the pears to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the Port wine to the syrup and let it boil until it reduces and starts to thicken.
- Remove the lemon peel, cinnamon stick and anise star and pour the syrup over the pears and let it cool.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Pingo Doce
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Yummy Portuguese Creamy Custard Dessert Recipe
Yummy Portuguese creamy custard dessert (natas do céu), is a Portuguese dessert featuring layers of creamy custard and Maria cookies.
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 3 |
Delectable Portuguese Cream and Coconut Pudding Recipe
This delectable Portuguese cream and coconut pudding recipe (receita de pudim de natas e limão), is very easy to prepare and makes a heavenly dessert.
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 8 |
Yummy Pineapple with Port Wine and Mint Recipe
Learn how to make this delicious and yummy pineapple with Port wine and mint (ananás com vinho do Porto).
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 6 |
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