SPANISH POACHED PEARS
Simple yet delicious end to a Spanish themed meal. Serve with cinnamon or vanilla ice cream, with cream, or with custard or flan.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the pears in boiling water for 2 - 3 minutes then remove from the water and place under the cold tap.
- When the pears are cooled enough to handle, remove the peel, then cut in half.
- Using an apple corer, remove the center, and pare the stem away.
- Meanwhile put the sugar, wine, water and cinnamon stick in a pan over a medium heat when it starts to boil.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then add the pears and simmer slowly until the pears become soft.
- When the pears have softened remove them from the liquid and place them in a glass bowl.
- Leave the liquid simmering a bit longer until it reduces then pour over the pears.
- Can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.7, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 41.3, Protein 0.6
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david campo campod
[email protected]These pears were a bit too tart for my taste. I think next time I'll use a sweeter variety of pear.
MEHAR HAROON
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always tender and flavorful, and the poaching liquid is delicious. I like to serve them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. This is a great dessert for an
Natok List
[email protected]These pears were amazing! The poaching liquid was so flavorful and the pears were perfectly cooked. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they were the perfect ending to our meal.
M Arfaan
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used Bartlett pears and they turned out perfectly. The poaching liquid is simple but flavorful, and the pears are infused with the spices and citrus. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they were a hit! T
Hafeez Sheikh
[email protected]These Spanish poached pears were a delightful treat! The pears were tender and flavorful, with a beautiful rosy hue. The poaching liquid, infused with spices and citrus, created a sweet and aromatic syrup that complemented the pears perfectly. I serv