POACHED PEARS WITH ALMOND CREAM
Crisp pastry forms the base for a nicely spiced pear half in this elegant dessert.-Judy Losecco, Buffalo, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into six circles with a 4-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 7-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Peel pears and cut in half lengthwise; remove cores. In a large skillet, combine the grape juice, cinnamon, ginger and allspice; add pears. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until pears are tender, turning once. Remove pears and set aside. , Combine cornstarch and water; stir into poaching liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; discard cinnamon stick., In a small bowl, combine the almond cream ingredients; beat until smooth. On each dessert plate, place a pear half on a pastry circle; drizzle with poaching liquid. Pipe almond cream over pears. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Anna Bella
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out terrible.
veloci raptor
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time.
Susan Akinyi
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Kelisha Kabani
[email protected]These pears were a bit too sweet for my taste.
TiMuR
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this recipe again, but I'm glad I tried it.
DMZEE Official
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the search.
Mushfiqa Jannat
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Nanthan Grey
[email protected]I love the way the almond cream sauce complements the pears.
indra shrestha
[email protected]These pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
matrix diagsales
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite!
Zainab Shehzad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Okpara Sally
[email protected]I would definitely make this again.
Debbie Peaster
[email protected]Delicious!
Vegeta Prince
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pears came out perfect. They were tender and flavorful.
Neu Game
[email protected]The pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but the almond cream sauce helped to balance out the flavor.
Eslyne Tule
[email protected]These pears are so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.
Brenda Cook
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of poached pears, but these were surprisingly good. The almond cream sauce really made the dish.
Peyton Jones
[email protected]I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the pears and the almond cream sauce.
Divine Ojigwe
[email protected]These poached pears are a delightful treat! The almond cream sauce is the perfect complement to the tender, flavorful pears.