Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Orange Poached Pears with Fudge Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This enticing dessert features succulent pears poached in a vibrant orange-infused syrup, resulting in a tender and flavorful treat. The accompanying fudge sauce, prepared with rich chocolate and a hint of orange zest, adds a decadent touch to each succulent bite. Whether you're seeking an elegant dessert for a special occasion or a comforting treat to satisfy your sweet cravings, our Orange Poached Pears with Fudge Sauce promise an unforgettable taste experience. Additionally, we've included a delightful variation using red wine, creating a unique and robust flavor profile. For those with dietary restrictions, we offer a vegan adaptation of the fudge sauce, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable dessert. Dive into our comprehensive guide and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)
A lovely version of poached pears that I learned when visiting France. The syrup creates a marmalade flavor! It's perfect!
Provided by ladyngetal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h45m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown and white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Place pears into the syrup, and cover; simmer pears for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes, and turning pears over twice during cooking time.
- Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking the syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 more minutes, then mix in the walnuts. Pour the sauce over the pears to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 95 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 80 g
POACHED PEARS WITH ORANGE CREAM
End the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness to temper the wine's bold taste. -Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add water, wine, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning once, until pears are almost tender, 35-40 minutes. (For more intense flavor and color, leave fruit in cooking liquid and refrigerate overnight.), Meanwhile, combine sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange zest and extract. Refrigerate until serving., Remove pears with a slotted spoon; pat dry and, if warm, cool to room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert plates. Serve with orange cream; if desired, top with additional grated orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOT FUDGE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 20m
Yield about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In measuring cup with a spout, combine the cream, butter, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, cook the sugar, corn syrup, and water, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Cook until a dark amber color, about 1 to 2 minutes, without stirring. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully pour the cream mixture into the sugar mixture. (Take care, since the sugar will bubble up when the cream is added.) Whisk until smooth.
- Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream/sugar mixture over the chocolate. Add the vanilla and whisk until smooth. Serve the hot fudge sauce warm.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat over low heat before serving.
SPICED POACHED PEARS IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE
You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Treat
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a pan big enough to hold the pears snugly, tip in all the ingredients except the pears. Half fill the pan with water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 mins to infuse, drop in pears, cover and gently poach for about 30 mins until soft. Turn off the heat and set aside. The pears can be poached up to 2 days ahead and kept in the poaching syrup in the fridge.
- To make the chocolate sauce, tip the chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Bring the cream, milk and cinnamon to the boil and pour over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted. To serve, drain the pears and, holding them by the stem, dip them in the chocolate sauce to completely cover. Serve each pear with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 58 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm pears. Pears that are too soft will fall apart during poaching, while pears that are too hard will not soften properly.
- Use a variety of pears. Different varieties of pears have different flavors and textures, so using a mix of pears will give your dish a more complex flavor.
- Poach the pears in a flavorful liquid. The poaching liquid is what will give the pears their flavor, so make sure to use a liquid that you enjoy the taste of.
- Simmer the pears gently. Do not boil the pears, as this will make them tough.
- Allow the pears to cool in the poaching liquid. This will help them to absorb more of the flavor.
- Serve the pears with a variety of toppings. You can serve the pears with whipped cream, ice cream, yogurt, or even crumbled cookies.
Conclusion:
Orange-Poached Pears with Fudge Sauce is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The pears are poached in a flavorful orange syrup and then served with a rich and decadent fudge sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also relatively easy to make. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Orange-Poached Pears with Fudge Sauce a try.
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