Best 4 Poached Pear Sundaes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our featured dish: Poached Pear Sundaes. These elegant and refreshing desserts combine the delicate sweetness of poached pears with the richness of ice cream, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers a range of variations, from classic to unique, ensuring that there's something for every palate.

Dive into the timeless combination of pears poached in a warm, aromatic syrup, served atop scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream. For a touch of sophistication, drizzle decadent chocolate sauce over the pears, adding a layer of velvety richness. If you prefer a more vibrant flavor profile, explore our recipe for poached pears in a vibrant red wine syrup, paired with scoops of tangy raspberry sorbet.

For a delightful twist, try our recipe that incorporates poached pears into a refreshing granita, served over scoops of creamy coconut ice cream. The delicate pear flavor shines through the icy granita, creating a cool and refreshing treat. And for those who enjoy a touch of spice, our recipe for poached pears in a spiced chai tea syrup, served with scoops of cardamom ice cream, offers a warm and aromatic experience.

Each recipe in our collection provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these delectable desserts with ease. With their stunning presentation and irresistible flavors, these Poached Pear Sundaes are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself to a moment of pure indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VANILLA POACHED PEARS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (750-ml) bottle white wine, Riesling or Viognier
1 cup water
5 ounces vanilla sugar, approximately 3/4 cup
1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped
4 firm Bartlett, Anjou or Bosc pears, peeled leaving the stem intact

Steps:

  • Place the white wine, water, sugar and vanilla bean and pulp into a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Core the pears from the bottom. Decrease the heat to medium low and place the pears into the liquid, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the pears are tender but not falling apart. Maintain a gentle simmer. Remove the pears to a serving dish, standing them upright, and place in the refrigerator.
  • Remove the vanilla bean from the saucepan, increase the heat to high and reduce the syrup to approximately 1 cup of liquid, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Do not allow the syrup to turn brown. Place the syrup in a heatproof container and place in the refrigerator until cool, approximately 1 hour.
  • Remove the pears from the refrigerator, spoon the sauce over the pears and serve.

ASIAN PEAR CARAMEL SUNDAES



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Asian pears, sometimes known as apple-pears, are incredibly juicy, sweet and crunchy. They're one of my favorite fruits to eat and to cook with, whether in a savory dish or a dessert. This recipe uses a pear to make a delicious fruit caramel to spoon over ice cream for a fruity sundae that's a perfect end to a meal.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 large Asian pear, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Ice cream, any flavor, for serving
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until it has melted and begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue cooking until it turns light amber in color, 1 to 2 minutes longer, making sure to watch very closely to prevent burning. Immediately add the butter and cream and whisk until combined (it will bubble and boil, but just keep whisking!).
  • Add the diced Asian pear to the caramel and cook until the pear is al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and salt and serve over your favorite ice cream with a dollop of whipped cream.

EASY POACHED PEARS



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Bosc pears, available through April, become tender yet hold their shape well when poached. A spice-infused syrup gives them a pie-like flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Zest of 1 lemon, cut into thin strips
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups apple cider
1 cup water
8 Bosc pears (with stems), peeled and cored from bottom
Lemon sorbet, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine lemon zest, cinnamon stick, allspice, ground pepper, apple cider, and water.
  • Add pears. Cover with waxed paper to prevent discoloring. Bring to a simmer. Cook, turning pears occasionally, until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Remove pears from liquid; transfer to large bowl.
  • Raise heat to high; boil cider mixture until reduced to a syrup, about 15 minutes. Discard cinnamon. Pour syrup over pears; refrigerate. To serve, slice off a sliver from the bottom of each pear (so it stands upright). Serve pears with lemon sorbet, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

POACHED PEAR SUNDAES



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Provided by Anna Meshkat Liebling

Categories     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Frozen Dessert     Pear     Winter     Chill     Bon Appétit     New Jersey

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
2 small strips orange peel (orange part only)
2 pears, peeled, halved, cored
Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Grated semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Bring water, honey and orange peel to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add pears. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until pears are tender but still firm, about 12 minutes. Refrigerate pears in poaching liquid until cold, about 3 hours. (Pears can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
  • Slice pears. Arrange slices decoratively in 2 dishes. Top with 1 scoop vanilla ice cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over. Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Tips:

  • Use ripe but firm pears for poaching. This will help them hold their shape and texture.
  • Poach the pears in a simple syrup made with sugar and water. You can add spices, such as cinnamon or vanilla, to the syrup for extra flavor.
  • Poach the pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
  • Once the pears are poached, let them cool completely before serving. You can store the poached pears in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To make the sundaes, simply scoop some poached pears into a bowl and top with ice cream, whipped cream, and your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Poached pear sundaes are a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up ripe pears, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them simple or loaded with toppings, poached pear sundaes are sure to please everyone.

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