When it comes to creating a delectable dessert, fruit poached and marinated in a flavorful syrup is an exquisite choice that tantalizes the taste buds. This classic technique not only enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, but also infuses it with a depth of flavor and a tender, juicy texture. Whether you prefer the vibrant hues of poached berries, the delicate aroma of citrus, or the rich sweetness of stone fruits, there's a recipe out there that will bring your culinary dreams to life. So, embark on a delightful journey as we explore the art of poaching and marinating fruit, uncovering the secrets to creating a dessert that will leave you and your loved ones utterly captivated.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
POACHED FRUIT
Disguise your favorite fruit as a sweet, relatively healthy treat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, lemon peel, and 5 cups water. Place over medium heat, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Gently place nectarines in the liquid. Add more water if needed to cover nectarines. Place a square of cheesecloth over the fruit, and top with a small plate to keep fruit submerged.
- Increase heat to high, and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until nectarines are tender but not soft, about 5 minutes. Remove nectarines from liquid, and allow to cool
- Return liquid to a boil, and cook until reduced to a syrup that will coat the back of spoon, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool.
- Cut nectarines in half, and remove pit. Place two halves on serving plate. Drizzle with syrup. Top each half with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprig of mint.
FRUIT, POACHED AND MARINATED
Fruit compotes make great compromise desserts; they're sweet, but not as sweet as sorbets, and like sorbets they don't require flour, butter or pastry skills. I didn't develop any kind of knack for pastry until I began collaborating with pastry chefs on their cookbooks, but for years I managed to round out my dinner parties with fruit-based desserts(though the children of my friend Clifford Wright used to roll their eyes when I brought dessert - "She doesn't bring dessert, she brings fruit," they'd say). I revisited some of those desserts this week, particularly various fruits poached in wine, and I still find them delightful. I find that I'm sometimes negligent about eating fruit in the colder months, but not when I have some wine-poached pears, bananas or prunes in the refrigerator. I am as likely to stir the fruit, with its luscious syrup, into my morning yogurt as to eat it for dessert, andthe compotes are good keepers. Early spring is an in-between time for fruit. Stone fruits aren't ready yet and it's not really apple, pear or citrus season either, though all of those fall-winter fruits are still available. I poached pears in red wine and bananas in white wine, and used dried fruits for two of my compotes, prunes poached in red wine and a dried-fruit compote to which I also added a fresh apple and pear. For the last compote of the week I combined blood oranges and pink grapefruit in arefreshing citrus-caramel syrup, and topped the fruit with pomegranate seeds. Even if my friend's kids wouldn't agree, this was definitely dessert. Bananas Poached in Vanilla-Scented Chardonnay Summary:Don't overcook the bananas in this easy dish, and you'll be rewarded with a fragrant, delicious dessert. I am usually not one forbananas in desserts, but this, if you're careful not to overcook the bananas, is heavenly. Years ago, in the early days of my career as a vegetarian caterer, I made it often; it was one of my most requested desserts. These days I'm as likely to spoon some of the bananas with their fragrant syrup into a bowl of morning yogurt as I am to serve it after a meal.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, dessert
Time 15m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour chardonnay into a medium saucepan. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean halves into wine and add pods. Add honey, cinnamon stick, raisins or currants, and dried apples and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a bowl with water and add lemon juice. Peel bananas; cut them in half lengthwise and then in 2-inch pieces, and immediately place in the acidulated water. (This prevents bananas from discoloring.)
- Drain bananas and add to simmering wine. Add nutmeg. Returnmixture to a simmer, cover and simmer 5 more minutes. Remove from heat. Add almonds. Remove cinnamon stick and if you wish, add a little more nutmeg. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or plain yogurt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HONEY-MARINATED PEARS: MARINOVANNIYE GRUSHI S MYODOM
Steps:
- Place the pears in a large bowl, sprinkle them with the lemon juice and let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the honey and water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the honey is completely dissolved, 5 minutes.
- Add the pear quarters to the pan in 1 layer and cook at a medium boil until the pears are just tender, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to a bowl and reserve.
- Add the vinegar and spices to the syrup and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the marinade to cool to room temperature, then strain it.
- Pour the pears into a sterilized 1-quart jar and pour the marinade into the jar to submerge pears. Seal the jar and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days, by that time the pears should be ready to eat. The pears will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
MOSCATO POACHED FRUIT
Steps:
- Combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla bean, cloves, orange zest, and lemon zest in a large (10 to 11-inch diameter) pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add the figs, apricots, prunes, and peaches to the simmering liquid and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the fruit is tender and the liquid is reduced. (Not to worry if the figs are less tender; you don't want to overcook the rest of the fruit.) Remove and discard the cloves.
- Off the heat, stir in the cherries and allow the fruit to cool to room temperature in the poaching liquid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Reheat and serve warm or at room temperature with poaching liquid and a dollop of crème fraiche.
FRUIT BBQ MARINADE
Pineapple with a sweet and sour twist. The pineapple juice is a natural meat tenderizer!
Provided by GIGI29715
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 8m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown onions, and red peppers in olive oil. Add brown sugar, garlic, mustard, and cider vinegar. Cook for one minute on high or until bubbly. Add pineapple juice.
- Marinade meat of choice overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Cook on barbecue and baste frequently with the marinade. Near the end of the cooking, add preserves to top and allow to brown slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 44.5 g
FRESH FRUIT MARINADE
Make and share this Fresh Fruit Marinade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carole in orlando
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut fresh fruit into bite sized pieces (I use melon, peaches, apples, plums, grapes, etc).
- Mix the orange juice and Splenda together until the Splenda is well dissolved.
- Pour the orange juice mixture over the fruit, cover and chill for several hours.
- This is great for fruit that isn't quite as sweet as you like it, and is very refreshing for an addition to any meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.3
RUM POACHED PEARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pears, water, sugar, rum, vanilla extract, vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the pears and cut the bottoms out, but leave the stems intact.
- Mix the water, sugar, rum, and vanilla in a large pot. Set to medium heat.
- Add the pears. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 40 minutes, turning occasionally. Cook until soft and golden (this can take less time depending on the ripeness of your pears.
- Scoop out the pears and place upright on a dish. At this point you can cook the liquid longer until it becomes a syrup, or ladle a small amount directly onto the pears right away.
- Add optional ice cream.
- Melt some dark chocolate and spoon it onto the pear or your favorite toppings like nuts!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 60 grams
POACHED FRUIT FLAMBE
Dark, dried fruit poached in spiced lapsang souchong, a smoky black tea, and flamed with Scotch becomes almost liquid fruitcake for the holiday season. It is perfect over ice cream but could even go alongside roast duck, goose or venison.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place tea in a 3-quart saucepan. Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice, lemon juice and honey. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Add cherries and prunes. Cut stems off figs and add. Cook at a very slow simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Set aside 30 minutes or longer.
- To serve, divide ice cream among six bowls. Return fruit to a simmer and transfer all the fruit and sauce from the saucepan to a shallow serving dish.
- Pour the Scotch into the saucepan and heat briefly over low heat until warmed. Light a match, grab it with an oven mitt, stand back and ignite the Scotch. Pour flaming Scotch from saucepan over the fruit in the bowl; immediately spoon it over the ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 45 milligrams, Sugar 52 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right fruit: Select firm, ripe fruits that will hold their shape when poached.
- Use a variety of fruits: Combine different fruits to create a colorful and flavorful dish.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: Enhance the flavor of the poaching liquid with fresh herbs and spices.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: Poach the fruits in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Let the fruits cool in the poaching liquid: This will help them absorb more flavor.
- Chill the fruits before serving: Chilled poached fruits are more refreshing and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Fruit poaching and marinating are versatile techniques that can be used to create a variety of delicious and refreshing dishes. With a little creativity, you can use these techniques to create unique and flavorful desserts, salads, and even savory dishes. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite fruits, try poaching or marinating them. You won't be disappointed!
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