POACHED PEARS IN SAFFRON CITRUS SYRUP

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Make and share this Poached Pears in Saffron Citrus Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katanashrp

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 pears, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, firmly packed
3/4 cup superfine sugar
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
4 pears, peeled
biscotti, to serve

Steps:

  • Place the first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan with 2 cups of water.
  • Heat, stirring, over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the pears and cook, covered for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
  • Remove pears from liquid, and bring it back to boil, uncovered.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the syrup has reduced by half.
  • Remove the vanilla bean and drizzle syrup over the pears.
  • Serve with biscotti.

Dee Zee
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The pears were delicious and the syrup was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


faozia fariya
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This recipe was a little too time-consuming for me. I think I would prefer a simpler recipe for poached pears.


Felipe Simango
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did, because these poached pears were amazing! The syrup was so flavorful and the pears were perfectly tender.


Hazem Elfawaal Channel
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I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the way the saffron-citrus syrup complemented the natural sweetness of the pears.


TEEREXX GAMING
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I had some trouble finding saffron, but I was able to find it at a local spice shop. It was definitely worth the effort, as the saffron gave the syrup a beautiful golden color and a lovely flavor.


Haley Pickens
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These poached pears were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the syrup next time.


Dennis Gallagher
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the syrup is so flavorful. I love serving these pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


sethhamilton53
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5 stars! This recipe was easy to follow and the results were stunning. The pears were perfectly poached and the syrup was delicious. I can't wait to make this again for my next dinner party.


Mr Devine
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook pears, and this recipe definitely fit the bill. The saffron-citrus syrup gave the pears a beautiful golden color and a wonderfully complex flavor. I'll definitely be making these again!


Mumbejji Shamirah
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These poached pears were a delightful treat! The saffron-citrus syrup had a lovely balance of flavors, and the pears were cooked to perfection - tender and juicy. I served them with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkling of chopped pistachios, and


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