Best 6 Poached Pears With Orange Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our poached pears, a dessert that combines the delicate sweetness of pears with a delightful orange cream sauce. These poached pears are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making them perfect for any special occasion or as a delightful ending to a memorable meal. This article presents three variations of the poached pear recipe, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. Discover the simplicity of our basic poached pear recipe, the tangy zest of our poached pears in red wine, and the luxuriousness of our poached pears with orange cream. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we guide you through the process of creating these delectable desserts, ensuring a perfect result every time.

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

ORANGE POACHED PEARS



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Drizzling a chocolate sauce over orange-flavored pears brings a formal dinner to an elegant conclusion. Add a strip of orange zest to each serving for a finishing touch. -Jacquie Ogden, Dawson Creek, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 whole pears
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
Orange zest strips, optional

Steps:

  • With an apple corer or sharp knife, carefully remove core from bottom of pears to within 1 in. of stem, leaving pears whole with stem. Peel the pears., In a Dutch oven, combine the orange juice, water, brown sugar, butter and orange zest. Bring to a boil; add pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pears are tender, turning several times. Remove pears and set aside. Simmer cooking juices, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened to a syrup consistency., For chocolate sauce, in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, heat the chocolate, cream and butter until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Spoon pear syrup into dessert dishes; place a pear in each dish and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Garnish with orange zest strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)



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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

1 ½ cups orange juice without pulp
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole pears, peeled and cored
½ cup chopped walnuts

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



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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

2 firm medium pears
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
Additional grated orange zest, optional

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.

PEARS POACHED IN RED WINE, CARDAMOM AND ORANGE



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A quick and easy recipe for Pears Poached in Red Wine.

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Poach     Low Sodium     Orange     Pear     Red Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 750-ml bottle dry red wine
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cinnamon stick
4 firm but ripe pears, peeled, stems left intact
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 plain or almond biscotti, crumbled
Orange peel strips (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to simmer. Add pears and return mixture to simmer. Reduce heat and simmer slowly until pears are tender when pierced with knife, about 25 minutes. Transfer pears to plate. Boil liquid in saucepan until reduced to 3 cups, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill pears in poaching liquid. Before serving, rewarm over medium-low heat until pears are heated through.)
  • Arrange 1 warm pear and 1 scoop of ice cream on each of 4 plates. Drizzle some poaching liquid over. Sprinkle with biscotti crumbs. Garnish with orange peel strips, if desired, and serve.

POACHED PEAR IN ORANGE JUICE



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A simple, healthy dessert recipe from Charmaine Soloman's Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. Serve with cream, ice cream or maybe even a lovely sorbet.

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large firm ripe pear
1 orange, juice of
1 large tangerine (mandarin)
1 sprig mint (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel pear, halve it lengthways and remove the seeds with a melon baller. Use a small, sharp knife to neatly remove the hard core leading to the stem.
  • Put the pear, cut side down, in a small saucepan with the orange juice, cover and bring to simmering point then cook gently for 8-10 minutes, just until tender, turning the halves over after 5 mins and spooning some of the juice over them.
  • Leave to cool in the juice. Peel the mandarin, divide into segments and remove the membrane covering each segment.
  • Put pear half in each bowl and spoon pan juices over. arrange mandarin segments around and decorate with a mint sprig.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 0.4, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 23.7, Protein 1.5

POMEGRANATE-POACHED PEARS WITH ORANGE-GINGER MASCARPONE WHIPPED CREAM



Pomegranate-Poached Pears with Orange-Ginger Mascarpone Whipped Cream image

This richly colorful dessert will add a touch of sophistication to any dinner party.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and quartered
1 cup pomegranate juice
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 oranges
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot

Steps:

  • Place quartered pears in 2-quart saucepan. Add pomegranate juice and granulated sugar (if pears are not completely submerged, add more juice and sugar). Heat to boiling. Cover with lid slightly ajar. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until pears are soft when pierced with fork.
  • Meanwhile, grate peel from oranges; set aside. In large bowl, place mascarpone cheese. Cut oranges in half; squeeze juice over mascarpone in bowl. Using electric hand mixer on low speed, beat until well blended. Add grated orange peel, whipping cream, powdered sugar and gingerroot; beat on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium; beat until soft peaks begin to form.
  • On each dessert plate, place 2 warm pear quarters. Spoon whipped cream over top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Choose ripe but firm pears for poaching. They should be slightly soft to the touch, but not mushy.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven for poaching the pears. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the pears from sticking.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice or white wine to the poaching liquid to help prevent the pears from turning brown.
  • Poach the pears until they are tender when pierced with a fork, but not so soft that they fall apart.
  • Let the pears cool slightly before serving. They can be served warm or cold.
  • Serve the pears with a dollop of whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. They are also a healthy and low-calorie option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and impressive dessert that will wow your guests. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give poached pears a try. You won't be disappointed!

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