POACHED PEARS WITH ALMOND CREAM
Crisp pastry forms the base for a nicely spiced pear half in this elegant dessert.-Judy Losecco, Buffalo, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into six circles with a 4-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 7-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Peel pears and cut in half lengthwise; remove cores. In a large skillet, combine the grape juice, cinnamon, ginger and allspice; add pears. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until pears are tender, turning once. Remove pears and set aside. , Combine cornstarch and water; stir into poaching liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; discard cinnamon stick., In a small bowl, combine the almond cream ingredients; beat until smooth. On each dessert plate, place a pear half on a pastry circle; drizzle with poaching liquid. Pipe almond cream over pears. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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faama siidow
[email protected]These pears are the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner.
Emmanuel nzubechukwu Obioma
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these poached pears. The almond cream was the perfect touch.
Mohammad Suleman
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making these pears again and again.
Ernesto Poussif
[email protected]These pears are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
ZF Arman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly poached and the almond cream is divine.
Ali Khan Rmo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pears are beautiful and the almond cream is delicious.
Cody Connely
[email protected]I made these pears for my family and they loved them! The almond cream was a big hit.
Virk Virk
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the pears took a little longer to poach than the recipe said. Other than that, they turned out great!
Robert chisom Akasonye
[email protected]These pears are so elegant and delicious. I love the way the almond cream seeps into the pears.
Tanya Lopez
[email protected]I've never poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to try it again with different fruits.
Frenk Bobi
[email protected]The pears were a bit tart for my taste, but the almond cream helped to balance out the flavors. Overall, I thought this was a good recipe.
Kazi Shambo
[email protected]I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Ontlametse Pelo
[email protected]These poached pears were so easy to make and turned out absolutely perfect. The almond cream was the perfect complement to the pears, and the whole dish was just beautiful. I will definitely be making this again!