POACHED ASIAN PEARS WITH STAR ANISE AND TROPICAL FRUIT

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Categories     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Poach     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Mango     Papaya     Spice     White Wine     Chill     Vegan     Asian Pear     Anise     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 star anise*
1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
4 large (10 ounces each) Asian pears
1 1 3/4-pound papaya, diced
1 14-to 16-ounce mango, diced
*A brown star-shaped seed pod; available at Asian markets and specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Peel and core pears. Add to syrup. Add enough water to cover pears. Cover pan; simmer until pears are tender, about 40 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to bowl. Increase heat; boil liquid until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 25 minutes. Strain syrup; pour over pears. Chill until cold. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill.)
  • Stand 1 pear in center of each plate. Spoon papaya and mango around pear. Spoon syrup over and serve.

Angela Evans
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These pears are delicious! I love the way the star anise and tropical fruits complement each other.


Agiisanang Mongadii
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I made these pears for a party and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they look so fancy.


Krishan bhat
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pears are elegant and delicious, and the poaching liquid makes a beautiful sauce.


JJC ApexPred
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The poaching process made the pears soft and juicy, and the star anise added a nice touch of flavor.


Susu Hamudi
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pears are always tender and flavorful. My family loves them!


Danial Umer
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These Asian pears are a perfect fall dessert. They're warm, comforting and full of flavor. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Luigi on Steroids
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The pears were a little bland for my liking. I think I would have preferred a more flavorful poaching liquid.


Sithokozile Samke
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I was surprised at how easy this recipe was. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious dessert.


Mubshar Rajput
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These pears are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The poaching liquid is also delicious - I used it to make a sauce for ice cream.


beenzu rita
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but still a nice dessert option. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Alison Wieburg
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Followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out amazing! The poaching liquid is so flavorful and the pears are perfectly tender. Highly recommend!


Emmanuel James
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I made these pears for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they look so elegant. I'll definitely be making them again.


Teagan
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These Asian pears are a delightful treat! The poaching process infuses them with a subtle sweetness and the star anise adds a warm, aromatic flavor. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios - a perfect ending