HONEY POACHED PEARS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE
Provided by Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan
Categories Milk/Cream Dessert Poach Low Fat High Fiber Winter Chill Healthy Honey Simmer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 2 1/2 cups water, honey, star anise, lemon juice, and sea salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add pears; reduce heat and simmer until tender, turning occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on ripeness. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to medium bowl. Boil liquid and star anise until reduced to 1 cup syrup, about 22 minutes. Pour syrup with star anise over pears. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
- Remove star anise from syrup. Divide pears and syrup among 6 bowls. Top each with dollop of crème fraîche and serve.
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Sha Fahad
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I don't have time to make a dessert that takes over an hour to prepare.
Sm Naim
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pears turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Catherine Patin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pears. I always have a few pears that are about to go bad, and this is the perfect way to use them up.
Mc Tanvir
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The pears are sweet and tart, and the crème fraîche is rich and creamy. It's the perfect balance.
Wolf Fox
[email protected]These pears are so good, I could eat them every day!
Loni Brun
[email protected]I've never made poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pears turned out perfectly, and the crème fraîche added a touch of elegance.
Muhammad Hasham
[email protected]These pears are the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. They're light and refreshing, and the honey-crème fraîche sauce is heavenly.
Yassin Elsalhy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The honey poaching liquid and crème fraîche made them so flavorful and delicious.
Eugene Mukupa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the pears are always a hit.
Victoria Aguirre
[email protected]I made these pears for my family, and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.
sabrina farnham
[email protected]These pears are so elegant and delicious. They're perfect for a special occasion dinner party.
Omar Goni
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is! I've used different types of pears, and they've all turned out great. I've also served them with different toppings, like chopped nuts or crumbled cookies. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
Jeewan Lama
[email protected]This was my first time poaching pears, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It was incredibly easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The pears were soft and juicy, and the honey-crème fraîche sauce was to die for.
Holmes Don
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! The pears are always perfectly tender and flavorful, and the crème fraîche is the perfect finishing touch.
Hoodie Hope
[email protected]These pears were a delightful treat! The honey poaching liquid infused them with a subtle sweetness that complemented the natural tartness of the fruit. The crème fraîche added a rich and creamy element that balanced out the flavors perfectly.