Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Pear Ice Cream with Spiced Pear Compote, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This luscious dessert features a creamy, velvety pear ice cream, swirled with a vibrant spiced pear compote, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy notes. Discover the art of crafting this frozen delight, from selecting the perfect pears to achieving the ideal texture for both the ice cream and compote. Along the way, explore variations such as adding roasted nuts, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of caramel sauce to create a truly unique and unforgettable dessert experience.
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PEAR COMPOTE
This super easy Spiced Pear Compote made with Cinnamon, Ginger and no processed sugar is a delicious and healthy Winter sauce to enjoy over pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, cakes, desserts - or simply on its own!
Provided by A Baking Journey
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel, core and cut the pears into small cubes.
- Place the pear chunks in a small saucepan with the water, maple syrup, lemon juice, ground cinnamon and ginger. Stir to combine then turn on medium low heat.
- Cook for 15 to 20 minutes (see note 1), occasionally stirring, or until the pear chunks are very soft.
- Remove from the heat then blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Alternatively, roughly mash the pear chunks with a fork or masher for a chunky compote (see note 2).
- Serve warm, or leave to cool down at room temperature before transferring into a jar or sealed container. Keep in the fridge until ready to use or for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PEAR ICE CREAM WITH SPICED PEAR COMPOTE
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Ice Cream Machine Fruit Dessert Freeze/Chill Frozen Dessert Pear Spice Vanilla White Wine Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For ice cream:
- Combine pears, pear nectar and lemon juice in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Transfer to processor; puree until smooth. Chill until cold.
- Whisk yolks and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Bring 1 cup cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot cream into yolk mixture. Return to same saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into mixture; add bean. Stir over low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 7 minutes (do not boil). Pour through strainer into bowl. Mix in 1 cup cream. Cool 15 minutes.
- Add corn syrup and 3 cups pear puree to custard and whisk until blended (reserve any remaining pear puree for another use). Chill custard until cold, at least 4 hour or overnight.
- Transfer custard to ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to covered container and freeze. (Can be made 2 days ahead.)
- For compote:
- Combine wine, sugar and cloves in heavy large saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into saucepan; add bean. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Add pears; simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to medium bowl. Boil liquid in saucepan until slightly thickened and syrupy, adding any juices from bowl of pears, about 12 minutes. Pour over pears. Chill until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard vanilla bean and cloves (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
- Scoop ice cream into goblets. Spoon pears and syrup over and serve.
PEAR ICE CREAM
Adding a dash of brandy to the custardy pear ice cream mixture helps bring this chilly treat in to more mature territory.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk, cream, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until small bubbles appear around the edge. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook pears for 45 minutes, or until they make a thick sauce. Let cool a bit, then puree in a food processor or blender.
- Beat together egg yolks and sugar in a small bowl. Bring milk mixture back to a simmer, and whisk about 1 cup hot milk into egg mixture. Return to pan, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thick enough to coat the spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Stir puree into ice-cream base. Chill, then stir in brandy, if desired. Freeze in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Store in an airtight plastic container up to 2 weeks.
SPICED PEARS
Steps:
- Drain pears, reserving syrup; set the pears aside. In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pears and simmer for about 5 minutes more or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears. Look for pears that are fragrant and have a slight give when you press on them.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the pears by hand. Just be sure to grate them finely, so that they blend smoothly into the ice cream.
- If you want a richer ice cream, use heavy cream instead of milk. You can also add an egg yolk to the custard base for extra richness and creaminess.
- To make the ice cream ahead of time, simply freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to serve, let it thaw for a few minutes at room temperature before scooping.
Conclusion:
This pear ice cream is the perfect way to use up ripe, juicy pears. It's creamy, flavorful, and refreshing, and the spiced pear compote adds a delicious, autumnal twist. Whether you serve it on its own or with your favorite toppings, this ice cream is sure to be a hit.
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