Poached pears, or poires pochees, are a classic French dessert that is both elegant and delicious. This timeless dish is made with ripe pears that are gently simmered in a flavorful poaching liquid, infusing them with a delicate sweetness and a hint of spice. The result is a dessert that is both light and refreshing, yet satisfying and indulgent. Whether served as a simple treat or as part of a more elaborate meal, poached pears are sure to delight your taste buds.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
POACHED PEARS (POIRES POCHEES)
Pears poached in red wine are an elegant dessert full of festive holiday spice flavor, including cinnamon, star anise, and vanilla extract. I like to serve this drizzled or drenched with creme anglaise sauce.
Provided by Inthelight717
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add lemon juice and pears and let sit for 2 minutes. Remove pears from the hot water 1 at a time and carefully peel, leaving stem intact.
- Combine wine, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and star anise in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Rinse pears and add to the boiling wine mixture. Use a plate on top of pears to keep them submerged. Simmer until a knife very easily pierces the pears, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and allow pears to cool in the wine mixture.
- Serve pears in a bowl, either whole or sliced and cored.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.9 calories, Carbohydrate 130 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 117.2 g
PERSIAN POACHED PEARS
These fragrant pears are a dramatic way to finish off a Middle Eastern feast. They're delicious, aromatic and an unusual twist on basic poached pears. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from the bottom of each to level if necessary. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the water, grape juice, apricots, sugar, honey, lemon strip, clove, vanilla bean and seeds. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; place pears on their sides in saucepan and poach, uncovered, for 18-22 minutes or until pears are almost tender, basting occasionally with poaching liquid., Remove pears and apricots with a slotted spoon; cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Discard the vanilla bean, lemon strip and clove. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Place pears on dessert plates. Drizzle with poaching liquid. Sprinkle with apricots and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EASY POACHED PEARS
Bosc pears, available through April, become tender yet hold their shape well when poached. A spice-infused syrup gives them a pie-like flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine lemon zest, cinnamon stick, allspice, ground pepper, apple cider, and water.
- Add pears. Cover with waxed paper to prevent discoloring. Bring to a simmer. Cook, turning pears occasionally, until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Remove pears from liquid; transfer to large bowl.
- Raise heat to high; boil cider mixture until reduced to a syrup, about 15 minutes. Discard cinnamon. Pour syrup over pears; refrigerate. To serve, slice off a sliver from the bottom of each pear (so it stands upright). Serve pears with lemon sorbet, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g
POACHED PEARS
Back in 2012, Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton tackled the task of making up a bountiful meal for 15 at a friend's Brooklyn home. "We wanted to impress our guests without driving ourselves crazy. We decided on sturdy and manageable main courses, but we wanted an eye-popping starter and dessert," Mr. Sifton said. These poached pears in port, paired with an orange, almond and olive oil cake, rose to the occasion. Ready in about 45 minutes, and without a lot of fuss over the stove, it's a great way to end a dinner party.
Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the port and sugar in a saucepan with 2 cups water; heat until the sugar dissolves. Add vanilla beans.
- Peel and core pears. Pour on port mixture and simmer 15 to 40 minutes, until tender.
- Let pears cool in the liquid.
- Reduce the liquid to less than a cup. Serve individually with the liquid spooned over.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 438, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 14 milligrams, Sugar 52 grams
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 PEARS IN LACE COOKIE CUPS
Growing up in a German household, I often enjoyed an assortment of sweet treats. I carry on that tradition with my own family by making these molasses cookie cups, which we use to hold pretty poached pears as well as ice cream.-Petra Maria, Oakland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and molasses. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in the walnuts, flour and ginger. Spoon 3 tablespoonfuls batter 7 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and lacy. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans. Drape each cookie over an inverted glass with a 2-in.-diameter bottom, forming four cups. Cool completely. , Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact; peel pears. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add the water, sugar, orange zest and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until pears are almost tender, turning once., Remove pears with a slotted spoon; cool to room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears in cookie cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears for poaching. This will help them hold their shape during the cooking process.
- Use a variety of spices and flavorings to create different flavor profiles. Some popular options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, and citrus zest.
- Poach the pears in a shallow dish so that they are submerged in the poaching liquid. This will help them cook evenly.
- Bring the poaching liquid to a simmer before adding the pears. This will help prevent the pears from breaking down.
- Poach the pears for 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Do not overcook the pears, as they will become mushy.
- Serve the pears warm or at room temperature. They can be served on their own, with whipped cream or ice cream, or used as a topping for other desserts.
Conclusion:
Poached pears are a classic French dessert that is easy to make and can be enjoyed year-round. With a variety of flavoring options, you can create poached pears that are perfect for any occasion. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
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