POACHED PEARS IN ALMOND SAUCE
Lillian Julow likes to serve these luscious pears whenever she is celebrating a memorable occasion. "They always make a pretty addition to a special dinner for two," she writes from her home in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, lemon slice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Carefully peel pears, leaving stem attached; add to sugar mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender, turning occasionally., Carefully remove pears and set aside. Add red-hots to sugar syrup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until syrup is reduced by half. Remove from the heat; discard lemon and cinnamon. , Stir in extracts. Return pears to sauce; cool to room temperature. To serve, spoon sauce onto dessert plates; top with pears. Sprinkle with almonds.
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Sheikh Mohsin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pears are beautiful and the almond sauce is very flavorful.
Ifeanyi Anyoha
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds, so I used a different nut butter in the sauce. It still turned out great!
Md Tuha
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too time-consuming for me. I'm not sure it's worth the effort.
Mokhlesur Rahman
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my poached pears turned out mushy. The almond sauce was still good though.
Alvida Bracewell
[email protected]I had a hard time finding ripe pears for this recipe, but the end result was worth it. The poached pears were tender and flavorful.
Mirza Fasih
[email protected]These poached pears were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the almond sauce was delicious.
zainab jamil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these poached pears. The almond sauce was the perfect complement to the pears.
Omar Garcia
[email protected]These poached pears are so delicious and elegant. I love serving them to guests because they're always impressed.
Slpy pup
[email protected]This recipe is a bit tricky, but it's worth the effort. The pears are perfectly poached and the almond sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!
Siddiqullah Daoud
[email protected]I love the combination of pears and almonds in this recipe. The almond sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the tender pears.
Tracey Williams
[email protected]These poached pears are a great way to use up ripe pears. They're also a very elegant dessert that's perfect for special occasions.
rafin Hassan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly poached and the almond sauce is so delicious. I love serving them with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
Marra Weber
[email protected]These poached pears are the perfect fall dessert. The pears are soft and flavorful, and the almond sauce is rich and decadent. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream.
Sharin Israt
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The pears are so tender and the almond sauce is to die for. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect dessert.
Derrick Ankamah
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of pears, but these poached pears were amazing! The almond sauce was so flavorful and the pears were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Asim Jutt
[email protected]These poached pears are so elegant and delicious. I love the way the almond sauce coats the pears and adds a touch of richness. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.
Juan G0nzalez
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about how well the pears and almond sauce would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture of the pears was amazing.
Nhlalenhle Mabhiza
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pears were perfectly poached and the almond sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Raihan Miha
[email protected]I made these poached pears for a dinner party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the pears and the creamy almond sauce. Even my picky nephew ate two helpings!
Landon Brock
[email protected]These poached pears were an absolute delight! The almond sauce was the perfect complement to the tender pears, and the hint of cinnamon added a warm and inviting flavor. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream, and they were the perfect ending t