POACHED PEARS

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A wondeful recipe by Donna Hay. Lovely for those cold winters nights. Any firm pears can be used Williams or Packham pears, but you may need to adjust the cooking time as they may take a little longer.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 liters water
1/2 cup sweet sherry
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cloves
4 beurre bosc pears, peeled and left whole
cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Place the water, sherry, sugar, cinnamon and the cloves in a large saucepan over a low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the peeled pears and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until pears are cooked through.
  • Allow pears to cool in the poaching liquid.
  • Serve with cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 44.9, Carbohydrate 106.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 95.8, Protein 0.7

N4as Naraa
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These poached pears are a great way to use up ripe pears. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Priya Thompson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out perfect. They were tender and flavorful, and the poaching liquid was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Dalya Tamerjan
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These poached pears were a disappointment. They were bland and the poaching liquid was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Stephanie Townes
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these poached pears. They were sweet and flavorful, and the poaching liquid was delicious. I would definitely make them again.


joel mutebi
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These poached pears were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and elegant. I will definitely be making them again for special occasions.


Mdaminur Mondol
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The pears are poached in a flavorful liquid and then served with a dollop of whipped cream. It's a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser.


Al Bachir Khan
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These poached pears were a great way to use up some ripe pears. They were easy to make and turned out delicious. I served them with whipped cream and they were a hit with my family.


Clement chinedu
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I'm new to poaching pears, but this recipe made it easy and enjoyable. The pears turned out perfectly and the poaching liquid was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kevin Wiggins
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I love poached pears and this recipe is one of my favorites. The pears are always perfectly tender and the poaching liquid is flavorful and delicious.


Jeramie Hendrix
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I made these poached pears for a special occasion and they were a hit! They were beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Malik Gee
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I accidentally overcooked the pears, but they were still very tasty. I served them with ice cream and they were delicious.


Chakra Chand
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These poached pears were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


James Risch
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I'm not usually a big fan of pears, but these poached pears were amazing! The flavor was incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


ayuk Besen
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I made these poached pears for a dinner party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I received many compliments. I will definitely be making them again.


Muhammad Razzaq
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I've tried many poached pear recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pears are so flavorful and the poaching liquid is perfect. I love that this recipe is also very easy to make.


Al-amin Aslam
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These poached pears were absolutely delicious! The pears were perfectly tender and the poaching liquid made a wonderful sauce. I served them with whipped cream and they were a hit with my family.


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