POACHED PEARS WITH SPICED CARAMEL SAUCE
Categories Dairy Nut Dessert Poach Orange Pear Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Poach pears:
- Remove zest of oranges in strips with a vegetable peeler and cut away any white pith from strips. Squeeze juice from oranges and lemon into a 6-quart pot and add lemon halves, water, granulated sugar, and zest. Peel pears, leaving stems attached, and add to pot.
- Simmer pears 15 to 25 minutes, or until just tender, and cool in liquid. (Poached pears will continue to cook a bit as they cool.)
- Make caramel:
- Put granulated sugar in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and crumble brown sugar over. Melt sugars, undisturbed, over moderate heat until granulated sugar is mostly melted. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until a deep golden caramel. Carefully pour in cream (mixture will bubble up and caramel will harden slightly) and stir in clove, cardamom pods, fennel, peppercorns, and cinnamon sticks. Simmer, stirring, until caramel is dissolved and sauce is reduced to about 1‚ cups, about 10 minutes. Pour sauce through a sieve into a 2-cup measure and cool to just warm.
- Assemble dessert:
- Drain pears and pat dry, then transfer to plates. Serve drizzled with sauce and sprinkled with chopped nuts.
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Gianna Maciel
[email protected]These poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sagar Ghulamani
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pears were perfectly poached and the caramel sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
King Khaskheli
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The pears are elegant and the caramel sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.
Lizzie SHACK
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly poached and the caramel sauce is divine. I love serving it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Sohail afridi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out perfectly. The caramel sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, a great recipe.
Angelica Nino
[email protected]These poached pears are delicious! The caramel sauce is amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Tracy Morg
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pears are so soft and juicy, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Braelyn “Brae” Jackson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pears were perfectly poached and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Shirin Akter
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pears and the caramel sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.
nasir hossain
[email protected]These poached pears are amazing! The caramel sauce is out of this world. I've already shared the recipe with all my friends.
Pakistan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of poached pears, but this recipe changed my mind. The pears were so soft and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
Happy Cheetri
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious dessert! The pears were perfectly poached and the caramel sauce was divine. I served it with vanilla ice cream and it was a hit with my guests.