CARAMEL PEARS BELLE HELENE
This classic French dessert is enriched by poaching the pears in a caramelized sugar syrup spiked with fresh ginger and Poire William, a heady pear brandy. You can drizzle caramel sauce over the pears and ice cream instead of the more traditional chocolate sauce.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Peel the ginger and cut into 1/4-inch-thick disks.
- 2. In a deep saucepan large enough to hold the pear halves in a single layer, combine the ginger, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook the syrup until it turns a medium amber brown. Remove the pan from heat and carefully add the remaining 2 1/2 cups water. Stir until the caramel is completely dissolved. Add the vanilla bean to the syrup.
- 3. Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Cut the pears in half lengthwise. Use a melon baller to remove the central core. Draw the melon baller from the core to the top of the pear, removing the interior stem, up to the top of the pear. Add the pears to the caramel syrup.
- 4. Simmer and cook the pears, uncovered, until they are tender but not mushy when pierced with a sharp knife, 15 to 20 minutes (the length of poaching time depends on the ripeness of the fruit). Stir in the pear brandy, if using.
- 5. Remove the pan from heat and let the pears cool to room temperature in the poaching liquid. The pears can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated in the poaching liquid for up to 2 days.
- 6. To serve, drain the pears and place each pear half on a dessert plate. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside or on top of the poached pear. Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce. Sprinkle with the pistachios and serve immediately.
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Yadav GAMER
[email protected]This recipe is packed with nutrients. The pears are a good source of fiber and vitamins, and the walnuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats.
Jared Kangwana
[email protected]This recipe is very affordable to make. The ingredients are simple and easy to find, and the dish is very filling.
Karina Sangster
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The pears were elegant and delicious, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Panchi Ram
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dessert. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kashif Saha
[email protected]I made this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free flour in the pastry crust. It turned out great! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the pears were perfectly cooked.
9ONEnezuko
[email protected]Overall, this recipe is solid. The pears were cooked perfectly and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful. However, I found that the recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I would reduce the amount of sugar in the caramel sauce.
sameer tamang
[email protected]This was my first time making caramel pears, and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the end result was amazing.
Haji Nasarkhan
[email protected]OMG! This dessert is heaven in a bowl! The pears are so tender and juicy, and the caramel sauce is to die for. I could eat this every day.
Dipesh Bishow
[email protected]I made a few modifications to make this recipe healthier. I used low-fat milk instead of heavy cream, and I substituted maple syrup for the sugar in the caramel sauce. It was still delicious!
Willie Collado
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! My family loved the pears, and I especially liked how the caramel sauce complemented them. It's definitely a keeper!
Habimana Jean paul
[email protected]This was a fantastic dessert! The pears were perfectly cooked, and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect finishing touch.