Immerse yourself in the delectable realm of poached pears reimagined with the harmonious blend of Marsala wine, cinnamon's warmth, and vanilla's enchanting aroma. embark on a culinary journey where simplicity meets elegance, as we unveil the secrets tocrafting this classic dessert with a modern twist. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and captivate your senses with every luscious bite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MARSALA-POACHED PEARS
Whether for a special occasion or a weeknight dessert, our Marsala-poached pears are delectable served warm with a bit of ice cream or whipped cream. Easier than pie, with the wonderful flavor of Marsala wine.
Provided by Holland House
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Holland House®
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove cores. Measure Marsala cooking wine into a small mixing bowl. Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir to dissolve sugar.
- Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet. Stir in Marsala mixture. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Place pears in pan, cut side down. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 30-45 minutes or until cool enough to serve.
- Place each pear half in a small bowl. Stir remaining sauce in pan; drizzle each serving with 1-2 teaspoons warm sauce. Top with a small scoop of ice cream, and if desired, toasted pecans. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 28.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
POACHED PEARS IN HONEY, GINGER AND CINNAMON SYRUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan large enough to hold all the pears, combine the wine, Simple Syrup, cinnamon stick halves, honey, and ginger. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean and seeds to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the honey has melted. Add the pears and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender. Remove the pears from the liquid and allow to cool.
- Continue to simmer the liquid until it thickens and is reduced by half, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Remove the cinnamon stick halves and the vanilla bean and discard.
- Place each pear on a small serving plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with the honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup. Serve immediately.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
POACHED PEARS WITH MARSALA, CINNAMON, AND VANILLA
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups dry Marsala, 2 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, split vanilla beans, and orange peel strips in heavy large pot. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add peeled Bosc pears. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover pot and simmer until pears are tender, turning pears occasionally, about 40 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to platter. Boil liquid in pot until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 12 minutes. Pour syrup over poached pears. Chill until cold, turning pears occasionally, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
- Divide poached pears among 6 shallow bowls. Strain syrup; discard solids. Drizzle syrup over pears. Top each with dollop of mascarpone, if desired, and serve.
- Italian cream cheese, sold at Italian markets and many supermarkets.
VANILLA POACHED PEARS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Make dessert in just 15 minutes: Peel, halve and core 4 pears. Put in a shallow dish with 1 cup white wine, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 strips grapefruit zest and 1 split vanilla bean. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave about 10 minutes. Serve the pears with the vanilla syrup; top with whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 40 grams
PEARS POACHED IN MARSALA
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories weekday, dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel the pears and scoop out the cores from the bottom with the point of a swivel bladed potato peeler. Immerse the pears in water mixed with two tablespoons of the lemon juice.
- Bring the Marsala to a simmer in a saucepan that will comfortably hold the pears upright. Add the sugar and cinnamon stick. Once the sugar has dissolved stand the pears up in the pan and cook gently until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the pears from the pan, draining them well.
- Bring the Marsala mixture to a boil and cook rapidly until it is reduced to about three-fourths of a cup and is syrupy. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Pour the syrup over the pears and cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams
MARSALA-POACHED PEARS WITH CINNAMON
Steps:
- Peel pears using a vegetable peeler; leave stems attached.
- Pour Marsala into a medium pot with a cover. Add 2 cups water and 6 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar. Put pears in pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cover pot. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes depending on firmness of pears.
- Remove cover and let pears and liquid cool to room temperature. Remove pears with a slotted spoon and put them upright in a bowl. Bring liquid in pot to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Pour over pears and refrigerate until cold.
- Serve pears with their syrup. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
MERLOT-POACHED PEARS WITH VANILLA & CINNAMON
Whole poached pears make an elegant dinner party dessert, with a red wine sauce and fragrant cinnamon and vanilla
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Tip the wine, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla into a deep medium pan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Add the pears, making sure they are fully covered by the wine, then simmer for 30 mins until they are just tender. If the pears are very ripe, they may be ready in 20 mins. Can be made up to 2 days ahead - leave the pears in the syrup in the fridge until you're ready to finish the recipe.
- Remove the pears from the pan with a slotted spoon and boil the syrup for 30 mins to reduce it and make it more syrupy. Cool, then chill for up to 2 days. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 65 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To ensure perfectly ripe pears, opt for firm yet slightly yielding ones, avoiding any with blemishes. Refrigeration helps maintain their freshness and prevents over-ripening.
- For an intense flavor, employ a combination of sweet and dry Marsala wines. The sweetness complements the pears, while the dryness balances the overall taste.
- Aromatic spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise enhance the poaching liquid's flavor. Cloves add a warm, slightly pungent note, while star anise imparts a distinctive licorice-like flavor.
- Fresh vanilla bean is the key to unlocking rich, complex flavors. Splitting the bean lengthwise amplifies its surface area, releasing more of its essence.
- Sugar syrup adds a luscious sweetness to the poached pears. Dissolving sugar in water over heat ensures a smooth, homogeneous syrup.
- When poaching the pears, maintain a gentle simmer instead of a full boil. This delicate method preserves the pears' shape and prevents them from becoming mushy.
- To infuse the pears with maximum flavor, allow them to cool completely in the poaching liquid. This extended steeping time enhances their absorption of the aromatic flavors.
Conclusion:
Poached pears with Marsala, cinnamon, and vanilla offer a captivating fusion of flavors and textures. The tender, succulent pears absorb the sweet, luscious poaching liquid, infused with warming spices and the distinctive notes of Marsala wine. Whether served alone as a delightful dessert or accompanied by creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, these poached pears promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Embrace this recipe to impress your guests with a refined and elegant dessert that showcases the beauty of seasonal fruit and the art of patient cooking.
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