Best 2 Christmas Pear Recipes

Christmas pear is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to impress your guests. This festive treat is made with fresh pears that are poached in a sweet and flavorful syrup, then topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. With its elegant appearance and delicious taste, Christmas pear is the perfect way to end a special meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY, PEAR AND WALNUT TORTE WITH CREAM CHEESE-ORANGE FROSTING

Christmas Cranberry, Pear and Walnut Torte with Cream Cheese-Orange Frosting image

Categories Cake Food Processor Mixer Cheese Dairy Egg Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Cream Cheese Cranberry Orange Pear Walnut Fall Winter Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, lukewarm
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Cream Cheese-Orange Frosting
Poached Pears with Cranberry Puree

Steps:

Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°F. Butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper. Butter and flour waxed paper; tap out excess flour.
Blend 2 cups walnuts and flour in processor until walnuts are finely ground. Add breadcrumbs, orange peel, spices and salt. Using on/off turns, process just until blended.
Using electric mixer, beat eggs in large bowl until frothy. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and brown sugar. Continue beating until mixture is thick and triples in volume, about 6 minutes.
Fold flour mixture and melted lukewarm butter alternately into egg mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture (do not overmix or batter will deflate). Divide batter between prepared cake pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer pans to racks; cool 5 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks; cool completely. Remove waxed paper.
Toss cranberries with remaining 1/2 cup sugar in small bowl to coat. Transfer berries to plate. Cover and freeze. (Can be prepared ahead. Wrap each cake layer separately in plastic. Freeze cake layers and sugarcoated cranberries up to 1 week.)
Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of torte. Press remaining 3/4 cup walnuts onto torte sides. Arrange poached pears in concentric circles atop torte. (Torte can be frosted 1 day ahead. Cover torte; chill. Let torte stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.)
Rewarm cranberry puree in small saucepan over medium heat. Brush some puree over pears. Transfer remaining puree to bowl.
Garnish torte with frozen sugarcoated cranberries. Serve torte with puree.

CHRISTMAS PEAR

Christmas Pear image

Make and share this Christmas Pear recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Bakel

Categories Pears

Time 16m

Yield 1 Pear, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pear
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons granulated sugar substitute
4 drops food coloring
1 (1 inch) stick cinnamon

Steps:

Peel and core Pear.
Cut in half.
Combine Water, Sugar Replacment, Food Color and Cinnamon in saucepan.
Bring to a boil, add the Pear, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Turn Pear several times to completely color.
Remove with slotted spoon.
Serve Hot or Cold.

Tips:

Choose ripe pears: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe pears that are slightly soft to the touch.
Peel and core the pears: Use a sharp knife to peel and core the pears. Be sure to remove the seeds and the stem.
Poach the pears in a flavorful liquid: Poaching is a gentle cooking method that helps to preserve the shape and flavor of the pears. Poach the pears in a liquid that is flavored with spices, herbs, and citrus.
Roast the pears: Roasting is another great way to cook pears. Roasting caramelizes the natural sugars in the pears and gives them a delicious smoky flavor.
Serve the pears with a variety of toppings: Pears can be served with a variety of toppings, such as ice cream, whipped cream, yogurt, or nuts.

Conclusion:

Pears are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of recipes. They can be poached, roasted, grilled, or baked. Pears can also be used in salads, desserts, and smoothies. No matter how you choose to prepare them, pears are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.

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