Best 5 Winter Poached Pears Recipes
Indulge in the comforting and delightful experience of winter-poached pears, a classic dessert that captures the essence of the season. These tender, juicy pears are simmered in a flavorful poaching liquid infused with warm spices, citrus, and a hint of sweetness. As the pears gently poach, they absorb the aromatic flavors, creating a symphony of taste and aroma. Served warm or chilled, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these poached pears offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them a timeless dessert to savor. Alongside the classic poached pear recipe, discover variations that elevate this dessert to new heights. Experiment with different poaching liquids, such as red wine or mulled cider, to add depth and complexity to the flavor profile. Explore creative serving suggestions, like pairing the poached pears with a tangy goat cheese or a crumble topping for a delightful interplay of flavors and textures.
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WINTER POACHED PEARS
Delightful winter-time dessert - pears poached in syrup - perfect for any holiday.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel pears, leaving stems intact; set aside. Heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat. Add tea bags; let steep 10 minutes. Squeeze tea from tea bags; discard bags. Stir juice and candies into tea. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candies are melted.
- Arrange pears upright and close together in saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, spooning sauce over pears occasionally, until pears are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife.
- Remove pears from syrup. Cook syrup over medium-high heat about 25 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve sauce over pears.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg
WHITE WINE-POACHED PEARS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients but pears in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add pears, lower heat, and cook 20 to 30 minutes, until pears are tender. If necessary, turn pears very gently by rotating stems with your fingertips so they cook evenly. Remove pears to a bowl, bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil, and reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
- Pour syrup over pears and refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. Serve.
POACHED PEARS IN HONEY, GINGER AND CINNAMON SYRUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan large enough to hold all the pears, combine the wine, Simple Syrup, cinnamon stick halves, honey, and ginger. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean and seeds to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the honey has melted. Add the pears and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender. Remove the pears from the liquid and allow to cool.
- Continue to simmer the liquid until it thickens and is reduced by half, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Remove the cinnamon stick halves and the vanilla bean and discard.
- Place each pear on a small serving plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with the honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup. Serve immediately.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
POACHED PEARS IN SPICED RED WINE
A completely fat-free pud that isn't boring. It's not just Good Food, it's genius
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the black seeds and put in a large saucepan with the wine, sugar, cinnamon and thyme. Cut each piece of pod into three long thin strips, add to pan, then lower in the pears.
- Poach the pears, covered, for 20-30 mins, making sure they are covered in the wine. The cooking time will very much depend on the ripeness of your pears - they should be tender all the way through when pierced with a cocktail stick. You can make these up to 2 days ahead and chill.
- Take the pears from the pan, then boil the liquid to reduce it by half so that it's syrupy. Serve each pear with the cooled syrup, a strip of vanilla, a piece of cinnamon and a small thyme sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 51 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
POACHED PEARS BELLE HELENE
They say Auguste Escoffier created this dish in honor of the opera, La Belle Helene, but we chefs know the real reason. How else are you going to use up bruised pears in such a delicious and beautiful way?
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place water in a heavy pot. Stir in zest and juice of 1 lemon. Place pears in pot. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and split pods to the poaching liquid. Pour in sugar.
- Bring pot to a simmer over medium-high heat; stir gently to dissolve sugar with minimal jostling of the pears. Reduce heat so pears continue cooking over a steady, gentle simmer. Pears need to stay submerged, so place a small plate over them in the pot to keep them under the liquid. Simmer until pears are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. (Remove plate to test the pears for doneness.) Remove pot from heat and let pears cool to room temperature in the poaching liquid.
- Transfer pears and vanilla beans to a storage container and cover with some of the poaching liquid. Cover and refrigerate until pears are thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Reserve all of the poaching liquid (see footnote).
- Heat hot fudge sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warm. Dip base of pear into the chocolate and spoon chocolate along the sides except for the top inch or so of the pear.
- Place dipped pears in individual serving bowls with another generous spoonful of syrup and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1060 calories, Carbohydrate 240.9 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 252.1 mg, Sugar 212.7 g
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe pears for poaching. Bosc, Anjou, and Bartlett pears are all good choices.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the pears from sticking to the bottom.
- Add some spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, to the poaching liquid for extra flavor.
- Poach the pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the poached pears warm or at room temperature. They can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of honey.
Conclusion:
Poaching pears is a simple but elegant way to enjoy this delicious fruit. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that is both beautiful and delicious. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give poached pears a try. You won't be disappointed!
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