Poached pears with blackberries is a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. This classic dish combines the sweetness of pears with the tartness of blackberries, and the poaching liquid infuses the fruit with a rich flavor. Served warm or cold, poached pears with blackberries is a perfect way to end a meal or enjoy as a special treat. Here we will explore some of the best recipes to create this classic dessert, providing tips and tricks to help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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POACHED PEARS WITH BLACKBERRIES
From BBC Easy Cook Magazine Issue 2 August 2004. This is a simple, low - fat pud best served warm or chilled.
Provided by sugarrushkid
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the pears in a saucepan with the lemon rind and juice.
- Tip in half the blackberries, the apple juice and the caster sugar. Heat until the mixture bubbles, then cover and cook gently for 20 minutes or until the pears are tender.
- Flip the pears over half way so they cook evenly on both sides.
- Lift the pears from the cooking liquid and cool for a few minutes.
- Slice each one in half and scoop out the cores with the tip of a teaspoon.
- Tip the cooking liquid into a sieve set over a bowl and rub it through, leaving the seeds behind.
- Pour the fruity syrup back into the saucepan, add the rest of the blackberries and reheat gently for a minute to lightly cook them.
- Pour the blackberry sauce over the pears.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208, Fat 0.6, Sodium 4.6, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 40.1, Protein 1.6
POACHED PEARS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
This elegant dessert for two has a wonderful vanilla flavoring that is very satisfying. With an extremely simple raspberry sauce adding a dash of bright color, it is very impressive. -Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar and wine to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add pears. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Remove pears and reserve cooking liquid., In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and vanilla. Stir in enough cooking liquid to form a sauce consistency. Cover and refrigerate sauce and pears separately until chilled. , Remove sauce from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Place two pear halves on each dessert plate; top with sauce. Garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
POACHED PEARS
The ultimate in class and taste. Serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with vanilla and Grand Marnier.
Provided by CHRISTINA STJOHN CERICOLA
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine champagne, orange juice and sugar. Add orange slices, cloves and vanilla. Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place pears in saucepan, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove cover, and simmer an additional 30 minutes. Remove pears from the liquid, and let cool.
- Heat chocolate in a bowl over hot water, stirring until melted. Pour chocolate over the pears, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.2 calories, Carbohydrate 104.7 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 12.8 mg, Sugar 88.9 g
SCARLET POACHED PEARS
Provided by Paul Grimes
Categories Dessert Poach Christmas Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lemon Pear Beet White Wine Winter Healthy Cinnamon Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring wine, beet, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and bay leaves to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quarts saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
- Add pears and cover with a round of parchment paper. Simmer, turning occasionally, until pears are tender and liquid is syrupy, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pears to a bowl. Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves and pour syrup over pears. Cool completely in syrup, about 30 minutes.
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.
CASSIS & BAY-BAKED PEARS WITH BLACKBERRIES
Impress dinner guests with this grown-up dessert. Pears are wonderful for soaking up flavours - here that's cassis, red wine, blackberry and bay leaves
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Halve the pears - you don't need to peel or core them - and put them, cut-side up, in a baking dish in which the fruit can sit quite snugly in a single layer. Pour the cassis and red wine over the pears, sprinkle with the sugar and tuck the bay leaves under the fruit.
- Bake - spooning the juices over the pears from time to time - until the fruits are tender right through to the centre (how long this takes depends on the ripeness of the fruit; start checking after 20 mins, but it could take as long as 45 mins). It's a good idea to turn the pears over a couple of times while they're cooking so that they are cut-side down in the liquor for part of the cooking time.
- By the time the fruit is cooked, the juice around it won't be thick, but should be syrupy and sweet enough to serve as it is. If you don't think it is, then remove the pears and bay leaves and reduce the juices by boiling them for a little while, leave to cool, then pour them back into the dish with the pears. Leave at room temperature and add the berries about 30 mins before you want to serve, spooning the juices over them, otherwise they get very soft sitting in the red wine syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 0.2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
CRANBERRY-POACHED PEARS
Pears take on an eye-catching crimson cast when poached with vibrant cranberries. Their pleasing tartness can be countered by a sliver of rich goat cheese or a dollop of creme fraiche or yogurt.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place pears in a saucepan large enough to hold them snugly. Add enough water to barely cover them (about 4 cups). Add sugar, cinnamon, citrus peels, honey, and lemon juice. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape vanilla seeds into pan, and toss in pod. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat, and simmer gently until pears are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add fresh cranberries, and simmer until cranberries are soft but not mushy, about 3 minutes more.
- Use a spoon to transfer pears to a dish. Spoon cranberries and syrup around pears. Add tea bag and dried cranberries if using. Let cool for 15 minutes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, remove vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, citrus peels, and tea bag. Transfer pears to plates with some of the cranberries, syrup, and a dollop of yogurt, creme fraiche, or cheese.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears for poaching. This will help them hold their shape and not become mushy.
- Use a variety of spices and aromatics when poaching the pears. This will add flavor and depth to the final dish.
- Poach the pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked pears will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Serve the poached pears immediately or refrigerate them for later use. They can be served on their own, with whipped cream or ice cream, or used as a topping for desserts.
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh blackberries, you can use frozen or dried blackberries.
- Garnish the poached pears with fresh mint or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Conclusion:
Poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. They are easy to make and can be served on their own, with whipped cream or ice cream, or used as a topping for desserts. Blackberries add a pop of color and flavor to this classic dish. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique poached pear recipe that will impress your friends and family.
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