Mulled Wine Poached Pears w/ Whipped Mascarpone

A slow, elegant dessert to savor with gratitude.

Sweet, warm, grounding + blood-sugar gentler than most holiday treats.

A dessert designed for mindful indulgence. Poached pears offer natural sweetness paired with fiber to soften blood sugar spikes, while red wine brings antioxidant-rich polyphenols. A dollop of creamy mascarpone or protein-rich Greek yogurt adds fat + balance — helping you savor sweetness without the crash. Think holiday joy — with metabolic kindness.

Mulled Red Wine Poached Pears

• 4 firm pears, peeled, stems on

• 2 cups red wine, or pomegranate juice for non-alcohol option

• 1 cup water

• 1–3 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup, to taste

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 2 star anise

• 2–3 strips orange peel

• 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tsp extract

Mascarpone or Yogurt Swirl

• ½ cup mascarpone or Greek yogurt

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tsp raw honey or maple

Benefits

• Pears → fiber to support digestion + steady blood sugar response

• Red Wine/Pomegranate → polyphenols for antioxidant + heart support

• Cinnamon → known to improve insulin sensitivity + blood sugar regulation

• Orange Peel → vitamin C + bright antioxidants for immune + skin support

• Mascarpone/Greek Yogurt → fat + protein help balance dessert sweetness + stabilize energy

• Vanilla → calming aroma supports relaxation + mindful eating