Best 9 French Orange Poached Pears Poire Avec Orange Recipes

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If you are looking for a delectable and classic dessert, "French Orange Poached Pears" (Poire Avec Orange) is a perfect choice. This elegant dish combines the delightful flavors of sweet pears and tangy oranges in a rich and flavorful poaching liquid. With a relatively easy preparation and stunning presentation, this recipe is ideal for entertaining guests or simply enjoying a delightful treat. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey to create this timeless and delicious dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)



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A lovely version of poached pears that I learned when visiting France. The syrup creates a marmalade flavor! It's perfect!

Provided by ladyngetal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups orange juice without pulp
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole pears, peeled and cored
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown and white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Place pears into the syrup, and cover; simmer pears for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes, and turning pears over twice during cooking time.
  • Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking the syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 more minutes, then mix in the walnuts. Pour the sauce over the pears to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 95 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 80 g

FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)



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Categories     Poach     Nut     Pear     Orange

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups orange juice without pulp
1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 recipe - 3 whole pears, peeled and cored
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown and white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Place pears into the syrup, and cover; simmer pears for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes, and turning pears over twice during cooking time.
  • Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking the syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 more minutes, then mix in the walnuts. Pour the sauce over the pears to serve.

POACHED PEAR IN ORANGE JUICE



Poached Pear in Orange Juice image

A simple, healthy dessert recipe from Charmaine Soloman's Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. Serve with cream, ice cream or maybe even a lovely sorbet.

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large firm ripe pear
1 orange, juice of
1 large tangerine (mandarin)
1 sprig mint (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel pear, halve it lengthways and remove the seeds with a melon baller. Use a small, sharp knife to neatly remove the hard core leading to the stem.
  • Put the pear, cut side down, in a small saucepan with the orange juice, cover and bring to simmering point then cook gently for 8-10 minutes, just until tender, turning the halves over after 5 mins and spooning some of the juice over them.
  • Leave to cool in the juice. Peel the mandarin, divide into segments and remove the membrane covering each segment.
  • Put pear half in each bowl and spoon pan juices over. arrange mandarin segments around and decorate with a mint sprig.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 0.4, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 23.7, Protein 1.5

POACHED PEARS WITH ORANGE CREAM



Poached Pears with Orange Cream image

End the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness to temper the wine's bold taste. -Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 firm medium pears
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
Additional grated orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add water, wine, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning once, until pears are almost tender, 35-40 minutes. (For more intense flavor and color, leave fruit in cooking liquid and refrigerate overnight.), Meanwhile, combine sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange zest and extract. Refrigerate until serving., Remove pears with a slotted spoon; pat dry and, if warm, cool to room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert plates. Serve with orange cream; if desired, top with additional grated orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)



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A lovely version of poached pears that I learned when visiting France. The syrup creates a marmalade flavor! It's perfect!

Provided by ladyngetal

Categories     French Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups orange juice without pulp
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole pears, peeled and cored
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown and white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Place pears into the syrup, and cover; simmer pears for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes, and turning pears over twice during cooking time.
  • Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking the syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 more minutes, then mix in the walnuts. Pour the sauce over the pears to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 95 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 80 g

FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)



French Orange Poached Pears (Poire Avec Orange) image

A lovely version of poached pears that I learned when visiting France. The syrup creates a marmalade flavor! It's perfect!

Provided by ladyngetal

Categories     French Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups orange juice without pulp
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole pears, peeled and cored
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown and white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Place pears into the syrup, and cover; simmer pears for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes, and turning pears over twice during cooking time.
  • Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking the syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 more minutes, then mix in the walnuts. Pour the sauce over the pears to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 95 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 80 g

ORANGE POACHED PEARS



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Drizzling a chocolate sauce over orange-flavored pears brings a formal dinner to an elegant conclusion. Add a strip of orange zest to each serving for a finishing touch. -Jacquie Ogden, Dawson Creek, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 whole pears
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
Orange zest strips, optional

Steps:

  • With an apple corer or sharp knife, carefully remove core from bottom of pears to within 1 in. of stem, leaving pears whole with stem. Peel the pears., In a Dutch oven, combine the orange juice, water, brown sugar, butter and orange zest. Bring to a boil; add pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pears are tender, turning several times. Remove pears and set aside. Simmer cooking juices, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened to a syrup consistency., For chocolate sauce, in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, heat the chocolate, cream and butter until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Spoon pear syrup into dessert dishes; place a pear in each dish and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Garnish with orange zest strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)



French Orange Poached Pears (Poire Avec Orange) image

A lovely version of poached pears that I learned when visiting France. The syrup creates a marmalade flavor! It's perfect!

Provided by ladyngetal

Categories     French Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups orange juice without pulp
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole pears, peeled and cored
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown and white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Place pears into the syrup, and cover; simmer pears for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes, and turning pears over twice during cooking time.
  • Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking the syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 more minutes, then mix in the walnuts. Pour the sauce over the pears to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 95 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 80 g

FRENCH ORANGE POACHED PEARS (POIRE AVEC ORANGE)



French Orange Poached Pears (Poire Avec Orange) image

A lovely version of poached pears that I learned when visiting France. The syrup creates a marmalade flavor! It's perfect!

Provided by ladyngetal

Categories     French Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups orange juice without pulp
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole pears, peeled and cored
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown and white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Place pears into the syrup, and cover; simmer pears for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes, and turning pears over twice during cooking time.
  • Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking the syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 more minutes, then mix in the walnuts. Pour the sauce over the pears to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 95 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 80 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe but firm pears for poaching. This will help them hold their shape during cooking.
  • Use a variety of oranges for poaching. This will add different flavors to the pears.
  • Add spices and herbs to the poaching liquid for extra flavor. Some good options include cinnamon, cloves, star anise, ginger, and vanilla.
  • Poach the pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. This will usually take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the pears warm or cold. They can be served on their own, with ice cream, or with whipped cream.

Conclusion:

French Orange Poached Pears are a delicious and elegant dessert. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family.

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