Best 9 Pear Port Compote Recipes

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Pear port compote is a classic dessert that is both elegant and easy to make. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal. The combination of pears, port wine, and spices creates a rich and flavorful sauce that is sure to impress your guests. Plus, this compote can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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

RACK OF PORK WITH PEAR APPLE COMPOTE



Rack of Pork with Pear Apple Compote image

Provided by Ted Allen

Time 13h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup honey
1 cup water
10 juniper berries
2 (6-inch) sprigs rosemary
10 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (2-pound) rack of pork (pork loin roast with 4 rib bones), frenched (ribs scraped clean of meat and fat), skin-on and scored in a 1-inch diamond pattern
Oil, for pan
1 shallot, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1 Bosc pear, peeled and diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper, about 1/8 teaspoon

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over high heat, dissolve the salt and honey in a cup of water. Remove the pan from the heat, and add the juniper, rosemary, peppercorns, bay leaf, and garlic. Let steep until the water cools to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the brine mixture to a large container with a lid, and add enough very cold water until you have a gallon. Submerge the pork in the brine and cover a lid. Let marinate, overnight, in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the pork from the marinade, rinse and pat dry, Add a coating of olive oil to an oven-safe pan. Sear the pork until all of the sides are a deep golden brown. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle, reaches 150 degrees F, about 20 minutes a pound. Remove to cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes.
  • While the meat is resting, prepare the compote.
  • Pear Apple Compote:
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the roasting pan. Put the fat in a medium pan and add the shallots. Saute the shallots over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add all of the remaining ingredients, bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the mixture until soft and thickened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the compote to a serving bowl. Carve the pork into individual chops and serve with compote.

WARM PEAR COMPOTE



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Fine for topping ice cream, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, bread pudding, plain cake or waffles/pancakes.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large ripe pears, about 2 pounds (preferably Bosc pears or Anjou pears)
1/2-1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups apple juice or 2 cups fruit nectar
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons dark rum
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Peel and core the pears and cut into eighths; set aside.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon or allspice. Stir in the juice or fruit nectar and mix well. Place the pan on medium-high heat and cook the sauce, stirring, until the mixture is smooth. Add the pears and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes or until the pears are just tender, almost translucent, and the syrup is thick. Stir in the rum and butter and heat a few minutes longer.

PEAR COMPOTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 split vanilla bean, 1 star anise pod and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a simmer; cook until reduced by half, 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 chopped peeled pears and 3 tablespoons water; simmer 8 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon chopped thyme, increase the heat and simmer until syrupy, 1 to 4 minutes. Let cool.

PEAR COMPOTE



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This super easy Spiced Pear Compote made with Cinnamon, Ginger and no processed sugar is a delicious and healthy Winter sauce to enjoy over pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, cakes, desserts - or simply on its own!

Provided by A Baking Journey

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 Pears (ripe)
250 ml (1 cup) Water (more if required)
60 ml (1/4 cup) Maple Syrup
1/2 Lemon, Juiced ((about 1 tablesp. juice))
1 teasp. Ground Cinnamon
1 teasp. Ground Ginger

Steps:

  • Peel, core and cut the pears into small cubes.
  • Place the pear chunks in a small saucepan with the water, maple syrup, lemon juice, ground cinnamon and ginger. Stir to combine then turn on medium low heat.
  • Cook for 15 to 20 minutes (see note 1), occasionally stirring, or until the pear chunks are very soft.
  • Remove from the heat then blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Alternatively, roughly mash the pear chunks with a fork or masher for a chunky compote (see note 2).
  • Serve warm, or leave to cool down at room temperature before transferring into a jar or sealed container. Keep in the fridge until ready to use or for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEAR PORT COMPOTE



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Make and share this Pear Port Compote recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pears

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups peeled cored and chopped pears
1 cup dark raisin
1 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 orange, juice and zest of
1/2 cup lightly packed golden brown sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon pickling salt
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/4 cup port wine

Steps:

  • Combine the raisins, apricots, juices and rinds of lemon and orange, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Mix well, add pears and bring to a boil.
  • Boil gently, covered for 30 min-stir occasionally.
  • Uncover mixture and boil until thick, around 15 min-stirring frequently.
  • Stir in almonds and port wine, and stir/boil another 5 min.
  • Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Seal and process 20 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

PEAR COMPOTE



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"I'm always looking for new ways to use fresh pears, and this recipe from my sister was a hit," shares Eileen Bishop of Vale, Oregon. Serve the pears for dessert , over oatmeal or alongside ham or chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon aniseed
2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup dried apricots, halved
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place aniseed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag. , Add the pears, apricots, raisins and cherries to sugar syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE-PEAR COMPOTE



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Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers. I also like to add raisins or chopped nuts to the compote, and for a more adult flavor I add 1/3 cup brandy or rum.-Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h35m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium apples, peeled and chopped
3 medium pears, chopped
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
5 tablespoons orange juice, divided
4 teaspoons cornstarch
Sweetened whipped cream and toasted chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. If desired, top with whipped cream and pecans., Freeze option: Freeze cooled compote in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little orange juice if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WARM PEAR COMPOTE



Warm Pear Compote image

This compote is delicious served with both pear ice cream and pear sorbet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Cut pears into 1-inch cubes. Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pears and saute until they start to brown. Add sugar and cinnamon and cook 5 minutes more, stirring often.
  • From a measuring cup (never the bottle), pour brandy over pears. Ignite with a match and cook until flames die down.
  • Place a school of Pear Ice Cream and Pear Sorbet in each of 4 bowls. Divide warm compote among bowls and serve.

FRESH PEAR AND BERRY COMPOTE IN RED WINE



Fresh Pear and Berry Compote in Red Wine image

This compote -- herbed and sweetened red wine poured over pears and berries -- is delicious on its own, but we like to serve it in wine goblets with Almond Tuiles draped over the rims.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
3 small firm but ripe pears, such as Seckel or Bosc, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
2 to 3 large, sweet geranium leaves (pesticide-free) or 1 sprig mint
1/2 750-ml bottle (1 2/3 cups) Gamay Beaujolais or other light-bodied fruity red wine

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, raspberries, and pears.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and 1 cup water over medium-high heat until sugar has completely dissolved. Add geranium leaves, and remove from heat. Cover, and let steep 10 minutes.
  • Stir wine into mixture in pan, and pour over fruit. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 1/2 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: The best pears for compote are ripe but still firm. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
  • Use a variety of pears: Using a variety of pears will give your compote a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of sweet pears, such as Bartlett or Anjou, and tart pears, such as Bosc or Comice.
  • Peel and core the pears: Before you cook the pears, you need to peel and core them. Use a sharp knife to remove the peel and then use a melon baller or a spoon to remove the core.
  • Poach the pears: The traditional way to make pear compote is to poach the pears in a simple syrup. To poach the pears, bring the syrup to a simmer in a saucepan and then add the pears. Simmer the pears for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Add flavorings: You can add a variety of flavorings to your pear compote, such as vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves. You can also add chopped nuts or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Pear compote is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for other desserts, such as ice cream or pancakes. It is also a great way to use up ripe pears. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pear compote that will impress your family and friends.

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