Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our poached pears, a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate sweetness of pears with the warmth of brandy and ginger. These elegant treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a delightful dessert. Our collection of recipes offers a versatile range of options to suit your preferences, from classic preparations to unique twists that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the art of poaching pears, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary dessert experience.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
POACHED PEARS IN HONEY, GINGER AND CINNAMON SYRUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan large enough to hold all the pears, combine the wine, Simple Syrup, cinnamon stick halves, honey, and ginger. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean and seeds to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the honey has melted. Add the pears and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender. Remove the pears from the liquid and allow to cool.
- Continue to simmer the liquid until it thickens and is reduced by half, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Remove the cinnamon stick halves and the vanilla bean and discard.
- Place each pear on a small serving plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with the honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup. Serve immediately.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
POACHED PEARS WITH GINGER
Intensely flavorful ginger imparts piquancy to poached pears.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients except pears to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel pears and cut in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out core and seeds from each half, leaving stems intact. Trim fibrous strip from center with a paring knife. Gently lower pears into pot. If not completely covered by liquid, lay a piece of parchment paper directly on pears.
- Cook until a paring knife slides easily into pears, meeting slight resistance, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool in liquid 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pears to a large bowl; cover with parchment paper. Cook liquid over medium heat until syrupy, about 15 minutes; discard vanilla pod and ginger. Let cool. Serve two pear halves in each bowl; spoon syrup over pears.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 10 g
POACHED PEARS IN BRANDY GINGER SYRUP
Most recipes for poached pears say to peel the pears. I like to leave the peel on most fruits when possible. I make these by cooking the whole pear but they can also be done by cutting it in fourths or slices and cooking in the syrup. I use red pears but any type of pear can be used. this can easily be classified a gourmet...
Provided by Kay Marsh
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Start the poaching liquid first. In large saucepan (to hold 4 pears)combine water, brandy, sugar, honey, marmalade and ginger. Bring to boil for one minute, stir and turn to simmer.
- 2. Wash and dry pears. Carefully core from the bottom, keeping pear intact and stem on. Put pears in simmering liquid and cover. Turn heat up slightly and set timer for 20 min. check pears after 20 minutes. They should feel slightly soft but intact. If too firm cook for 5-10 more minutes.
- 3. Remove pears from syrup with slotted spoon. Place into individual serving bowls that allow room for syrup. Let cool. Put dried fruit in with syrup and turn to medium heat. Set at low boil slowly for 5-10 minutes or until syrup thickens. Pour slowly over pears, dividing syrup between serving bowls. Let sit while you serve dinner or you can refrigerate if you want to serve them chilled. Delicious
BRANDIED PEARS
Brandied pears are poached pears cooked in a sweet brandy sauce with brown sugar. This easy 5-minute recipe pairs perfectly with ice cream, whipped cream or custard. It's also amazing served on pancakes or oatmeal.
Provided by Tonje
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel the pears. Slice them in half down the middle, and remove the stems and cores.
- Add water, sugar and brandy to a small pot on the stove top. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, and whisk to dissolve the sugar in the sauce.
- Add the pears, and allow these to simmer for a few minutes, or until they are soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
POACHED PEARS WITH GINGERBREAD CIDER SYRUP
Oh my! How divine! Low calorie and low fat too! Enjoy this light dessert with the flavors of the holiday seasons. Aromatic sweet spices give great taste to these stove-top cooked pears and to the spicy syrup created by Judith Jones for the McCormick 2003 Best Holiday Recipe Contest and tinkered with by me! * Note: If using fresh ginger there is no need to peel unless you want. I just rinse it well and slice it into thin'ish' slices. It is easy to core and peel pears! I have even done it while on the phone with a girlfriend! Core pears. I use a melon baller and start at the bottom and rotate the melon baller into the bottom starting at that little part where the stem comes out of the bottom. Leave the stem at the top! Clean out all the seeds. Then with a vegetable peeler or a paring knife starting at the bottom peel all the skin off leaving the stem. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do!*
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix cider, brandy, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon peel, lemon juice and ginger in deep 2-quart saucepan just large enough to hold the pears. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add pears; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced.
- Remove pears from saucepan and reserve liquid. Stand pears upright in a bowl to cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, bring reserved liquid to boil in same saucepan. REDUCE HEAT until it is just bubbling and cook for about 15 minutes or until syrupy. Strain and cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve: Place pears in a standing position on individual dessert plates and spoon some of the syrup over each pear. Sprinkle lightly with chopped pecans and cinnamon if desired. Really looks great with a mint sprig as a garnish as well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 29.7, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears for poaching. This will help them hold their shape during the cooking process.
- Use a variety of pears for different flavors and textures. Some good options include Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou pears.
- Make sure the poaching liquid is completely covering the pears. If it's not, the pears will not cook evenly.
- Poach the pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the pears are poached, remove them from the poaching liquid and let them cool slightly. Then, serve them with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. They're perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that will impress your friends and family.
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