Pears are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory. One classic way to enjoy pears is to cook them with a pear sauce. This simple dish can be served as a dessert or a side dish, and it's a great way to use up leftover pears. The pear sauce is made by simmering pears with sugar, water, and spices until they are soft and flavorful. The pears are then served with the sauce, either warm or cold.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
PEAR SAUCE
Serve this sweet sauce with breakfast breads or on top of oatmeal. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, start with slightly smaller pieces of pear, and don't use a food processor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan with a lid, combine pears, 1/4 cup water, lemon zest, and 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover, and cook until pears are soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Uncover, and coarsely mash with the back of a spoon. Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a food processor, and blend until smooth; add lemon juice and honey to taste. Serve warm, or let cool, then cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Use as you would applesauce.
STEVE'S FALL PEAR SAUCE
It's fall and there are a lot of overripe pears around, so try this recipe! You will love it! It is incredibly easy and you will wonder why you haven't made it before, once you taste it. Day-old, ugly, ripe pears that you would never eat are great for this recipe. Also, and most of all, make your food with love and encourage people as they make their own creations. It's all about the love, and when people finally sit down to partake, the experience and the way you made them feel will never be forgotten.
Provided by Steve Zazulyk
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine pears and water in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pears begin to break down, about 25 minutes. Stir lemon juice and cinnamon into pears. Blend pears with a hand blender or by transferring to a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
POACHED PEARS IN RASPBERRY SAUCE
This fruity recipe is just right for anyone who loves elegant desserts, but not the extra pounds associated with so many of them. -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. If necessary, cut 1/4 in. from bottom so pears will sit flat. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the pear juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pears are tender. , Remove the pears and place in serving dishes. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves from poaching liquid. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cranberry juice until smooth; stir into liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add raspberries and syrup. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a blender or food processor, puree raspberry sauce in batches until smooth. Strain and discard seeds. Pour sauce over pears. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PEARS IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Delight your family with this elegant and delicious dessert.
Provided by MONICA SELF
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Coffee Liqueur
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Leave stems on peeled pears. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
- In a saucepan large enough to accommodate 4 pears standing upright, combine water and sugar. Place over medium heat, and boil until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla, then place the pears in. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool in liquid, then drain.
- In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate, cream and butter. Heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in coffee liqueur.
- Place pears on serving dish, pour chocolate sauce over pears, and garnish with maraschino cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 27.2 mg, Sugar 55.3 g
PORK CHOPS WITH PEAR SAUCE
I created this recipe because I have found that many pork recipes have little flavor, are too spicy, or just require too much work. My husband and I prefer sweet food rather than spicy or sour, hence a new pork recipe was born. This is delicious when served with rice and green vegetables as side dishes.
Provided by CHERYLNOLL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, mix the pears, brown sugar, lemon juice, pear juice, and cinnamon. Bring to boil. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan, cover, and simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops 8 minutes, turning once, until done. Drizzle with the pear sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 38.3 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
BAKED PEARS WITH SAUTERNES CUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Peel pears, leaving stems intact, then core from bottom using a melon-ball cutter or a sharp small knife. Stir together raisins, brown sugar, zests, and 2 tablespoons Sauternes and fill pear cavities with mixture. Stand pears upright in a buttered baking dish just large enough to hold them and pour remaining cup Sauternes over pears.
- Cover dish tightly with foil and bake in middle of oven until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer pears to a serving dish or plates using a metal spatula to hold filling in place and pour cooking liquid through a sieve into a bowl.
- Whisk together yolks and granulated sugar in a large metal bowl and add hot cooking liquid in a stream, whisking constantly. Put bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and vigorously whisk, or beat with a handheld electric mixer, until mixture is tripled in volume and registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve pears warm with sauce.
PEARS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
A good recipe for chocolate sauce is invaluable. Put everything out on the table and let everyone help themselves
Provided by John Torode
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the pears, leaving the stalks intact, then take the core out from the bottom of each by using a small sharp knife or a melon baller. Flatten the bottom by slicing off a little bit so that it will sit upright when served. Put the pears into a saucepan with the zests, vanilla pod, sugar, cinnamon, white wine and 600ml water, then bring to the boil. Lower the heat and poach for about 20-25 mins until they are cooked all the way through, but are not so soft that they will fall apart. Leave to cool in the liquid. Can be made and chilled a day ahead.
- When cool, take the pears out, strain out the cinnamon, zest and vanilla pod (keep the pod, allow it to dry, then pop it into a jar of sugar to make vanilla sugar), then pour the syrup back in the pan. Boil until reduced by half to a thin syrup.
- Meanwhile, to make the sauce, melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Warm the cream, milk and butter in a heavy based pan. Stir this into the melted chocolate, set aside and keep warm. Can be made and chilled a day ahead. If the sauce cools and thickens too much, warm it again gently over a pan of simmering water or for 30 secs in a microwave. Serve the pears with plenty of syrup, chocolate sauce and good-quality vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 69 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium
PEAR BARS WITH PEAR SAUCE
This is a great way to use ripe or over ripe pears. I had a hard time with submitting it so to clarify, 1-1/2 cups of the pear sauce is used in the bar recipe. You use the other 1-1/2 c of sauce as a garnish.
Provided by startnover
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, salt, and cloves. Mix well.
- Stir in eggs, oil, and pear sauce till well mixed.
- Spread batter in sprayed 9 by 13.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or till center tests clean.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut into bars and serve with ice cream or whipped cream and extra pear sauce.
- For pear sauce:.
- Mix all ingredients together in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes till pears are tender.
- Puree in blender .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 141, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 27, Protein 3.5
PEAR SAUCE
This is a good way to use your ripe or over ripe pears. I use this for my pear bar recipe. It can also be used in preparing low fat baked goods. Make a lot and freeze it while the pears are in season.
Provided by startnover
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 3 c
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cook 10-15 minutes or until pears are tender.
- Puree in blender and store in fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6, Fat 0.4, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 40, Protein 1.2
PEARS WITH PEAR SAUCE
Categories Dairy Fruit Dessert Sauté Quick & Easy Pear Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel, core, and chop coarse 1 of the pears. In a small dry non-stick skillet sauté the pear over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until it is tender and golden, and transfer it to a small food processor. In the skillet, cleaned and dried, melt the sugar over moderately low heat, stirring with a fork, and cook the syrup, swirling the skillet gently, until it is a light caramel. Remove the skillet from the heat, pour the heavy cream carefully down the side of the skillet, and whisk the mixture until the caramel is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Add the caramel to the food processor, blending it with the cooked pear until it is smooth. Stir in the vanilla and keep the sauce warm.
- Peel, halve, and core the remaining 2 pears. In the skillet, cleaned, melt the butter over moderately low heat, add the zest and the pears, and cook the pears for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender. Divide the pears between 2 plates and spoon the pear sauce over them.
QUICK SAUTE OF PEARS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Steps:
- With a stainless steel knife, peel and core the pears. Cut them into eighths. Rub them with lemon so they do not discolor. Set them aside in a covered bowl in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Saute the pears over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until they begin to brown. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to a serving platter. Deglaze the pan with liqueur and raspberry preserves and reduce until syrupy and thick. Spoon over the pears and garnish with almonds and frozen yogurt or whipped cream if you wish.
POACHED PEARS WITH VANILLA SAUCE
This dessert is a great ending to a special-occasion meal. Whole pears are lightly spiced and chilled, then served with a heavenly custard sauce.-Al Latimer, Bentonville, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy 2-qt. saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk and cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat., Gradually add a small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly (do not boil). Stir in vanilla. Pour into a bowl; place a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap on top of sauce. Cover and refrigerate. , In a large bowl, combine 6 cups water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Carefully peel pears, leaving stems attached. Immediately plunge pears into lemon water. In a large saucepan, combine lemon zest, and the remaining sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Add cinnamon stick, cloves and pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender., Carefully remove pears to a plate. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves. Drizzle syrup over pears. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. To serve, place pears on dessert plates; drizzle with chilled vanilla sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (96g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
POACHED PEARS WITH VANILLA CREAM SAUCE
No special sauce needed for these pears; just mix a little vanilla ice cream with the pear juice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel 4 firm, ripe Bosc pears, and core from the bottom using a melon baller, leaving stems intact. In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid, place 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and add pears. Cover, and microwave on high until the pears are tender enough to pierce with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes (timing will vary depending upon ripeness of pears). Don't be concerned if pears fall over on their sides as they cook. Carefully uncover, as dish lid will release steam.
- Transfer cooked pears to 4 shallow serving bowls, leaving juices behind. Add 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream to the juices in the dish; stir until smooth and saucy. Dividing evenly, spoon sauce around the pears; serve at room temperature or chilled.
POACHED PEARS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
A simple baked pear becomes an elegant dessert when drizzled with chocolate sauce that's laced with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. This light and lovely dessert is from Payson, Arizona's Patti Haggard.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place in a large saucepan; add the water, vanilla, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until pears are almost tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool. , Drain pears; place on dessert plates. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
POACHED PEARS WITH CHOCOLATE-PEAR SAUCE
From Bon Appetit, a lovely dessert for any occasion.Here's a little number you can whip up for a romantic after dinner dessert. Pear nectar can be found in the canned juice section of your market. The brand I use is Kern's. This is a nice change from some of the heavier desserts, and you still get the chocolate! Poaching time varies, depending on how ripe your pears are.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir pear nectar, white wine and sugar in a heavy large saucepan over med.high heat until sugar dissolves and syrup comes to a boil.
- Add pears to syrup in saucepan.Cover pan, reduce heat to med.- low, and simmer until pears are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon transfer pears to plate.
- Increase heat to med.- high and boil poaching liquid until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
- Add chocolate; whisk until chocolate melts and sauce is smooth.
- Place 1 warm pear half on each plate. Top with warm chocolate sauce. Or, cover pears and chocolate sauce separately and refrigerate up to 2 days; then serve pears cold with sauce, rewarming sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 24, Protein 0.5
CHICKEN IN PEAR SAUCE
Pairing poultry with pears brought applause from my husband and four growing children. Simple enough for everyday meals and ideal for company, this dish is a year-round standout. We enjoy it with boiled potatoes. -Andrea Lunsford, Spokane, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings; set bacon aside. Gradually stir broth into the drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add pears; return to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until pears are tender. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add the chives. Gradually stir into pear sauce; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in bacon. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
VANILLA PEAR SAUCE
Delightful change from Applesauce. Very juicy with a nice chunky consistency. Not overly sweet. This is my own creation. Of course you don't have to can this recipe, just stop at #9. It is a simple recipe and easy enough to cut down the amount also.
Provided by llk2day
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 4 qt, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a large 6 qt pot.
- Cut pears in half, core, peel and cut pears into large chunks.
- The pear chunks should fill the pot to 5 quart level at least.
- Add water and sugar, (Add 1/2 cup or more sugar if you prefer sweeter flavor).
- Bring to boiling point then reduce to low boil.
- Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, nutmeg and ground cloves.
- Give it the old taste test, adjust sugar and spice if needed.
- Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until pears are very soft and easily mashed to your desirable consistency using a potato masher.
- Do not drain off liquid after cooking unless it is a way to watery, keep it juicy now.
- Quickly fill sterilized hot (180 degrees) jars to 1/8 inch of rim.
- Wipe clean jar rims and threads.
- Cover with hot lids (180 degrees) and bands tightened finger tight only.
- Process in boiling water 12 minutes.
- Note: Make sure the water covers the jars 1 to 2 inches.
- Suggestion: While preparing the pears to prevent them from darkening during preparation drop them into a large pot of water with 2 tbs salt, 2 tbs vinegar added to each gallon of water used.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 25.4, Protein 0.6
PEARS IN BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
Lightly fried pears covered in brown sugar sauce.
Provided by Maggie
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pear Dessert Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice pears into quarters; remove and discard seeds and cores.
- Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add pears and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Combine brown sugar, water, and remaining 1 teaspoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until boiling. Remove from the heat and let sit until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place pear quarters on 4 small plates. Pour brown sugar sauce over pears and top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 19.8 mg, Sugar 43.5 g
HOME-STYLE PEAR SAUCE
Make and share this Home-Style Pear Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 pints
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine pears, water and lemon juice in a heavy bottomed 8-quart pan.
- Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until soft, stirring often (about 30 minutes).
- Add sugar and cinnamon, bring to a boil.
- If too chunky put it thru a food mill.
- Fill prepared hot jars with hot sauce, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Gently run a narrow nonmetallic spatula between sauce and jars to release air bubbles.
- Wipe rims clean; top with hot lids, then firmly screw on bands.
- Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes for pints, 20 minutes for quarts.
- You may want to change the amount of sugar depending on your taste.
ROAST PORK WITH PEAR SAUCE
You know pork's good with apple sauce, but have you tried it with pears? The sauce is also good with game or duck
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9. Dry the skin of the pork with kitchen paper, then rub with the oil and season generously with sea salt. Sit the pork in a roasting tin, then roast for 20 mins. Reduce the heat to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 and continue to roast the pork for 1 hr 20 mins until cooked and skin has turned to crisp crackling. If the skin isn't crisp enough, turn the oven back up to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9 for a further 10 mins.
- While the pork is roasting, make the pear sauce. Heat the butter in a saucepan and sizzle the pear chunks and fennel seeds together until they start to brown. Add the perry or cider and sugar. Bubble everything down until the perry is reduced and has become sticky and caramelised, and the pear is tender and starting to collapse. If the pears don't break down, use a potato masher to mash into a rough purée. Serve the sauce in a bowl alongside the pork with your favourite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 0.76 milligram of sodium
BAKED PEARS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
This simple, elegant dessert satisfies a sweet tooth without being too rich.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an ovenproof skillet, combine butter, sugar, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Add pears, cut side down; cover with foil. Bake, turning pears over halfway through, until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 25 minutes.
- Lift pear halves with a slotted spoon, allowing any juices to drip back into skillet, and divide among four serving plates. Bring liquid in skillet to a boil over medium heat. Add cream; cook until slightly thickened, 1 minute. Stir in raspberries. Spoon sauce over pears; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 1 g
POACHED PEARS WITH CHOCOLATE-PEAR SAUCE
Provided by Gail Conde
Categories Chocolate Fruit Dessert Wheat/Gluten-Free Pear White Wine Spring Bon Appétit Florida Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir pear nectar, white wine and sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and syrup comes to boil. Add pears to syrup in saucepan. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are tender, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to plate. Increase heat to medium-high and boil poaching liquid until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until chocolate melts and sauce is smooth.
- Place 1 warm pear half, cut side up, on each plate. Top with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate sauce. Or cover pears and chocolate sauce separately and refrigerate up to 2 days; then serve pears cold with ice cream and sauce, rewarming sauce, if desired.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm pears. This will ensure that they hold their shape when cooked, and have a sweet, juicy flavor.
- Peel and core the pears before cooking them. This will make them easier to eat, and will also help the pear sauce to penetrate the pears more easily.
- Use a variety of spices in the pear sauce. This will add depth and complexity to the flavor. Some good spices to use include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Cook the pear sauce over low heat. This will help to prevent it from burning, and will also allow the flavors to develop more fully.
- Serve the pears with the pear sauce warm or at room temperature. They can be served as a dessert, or as a side dish with pork or chicken.
Conclusion:
Pears are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in many different ways. One of the best ways to enjoy pears is to cook them in a pear sauce. This simple dish is easy to make, and it is a great way to use up ripe pears. The pears can be served warm or at room temperature, and they can be enjoyed as a dessert or as a side dish. So next time you have some ripe pears, be sure to try this recipe for Pears with Pear Sauce.
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