VANILLA POACHED PEARS

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (750-ml) bottle white wine, Riesling or Viognier
1 cup water
5 ounces vanilla sugar, approximately 3/4 cup
1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped
4 firm Bartlett, Anjou or Bosc pears, peeled leaving the stem intact

Steps:

  • Place the white wine, water, sugar and vanilla bean and pulp into a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Core the pears from the bottom. Decrease the heat to medium low and place the pears into the liquid, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the pears are tender but not falling apart. Maintain a gentle simmer. Remove the pears to a serving dish, standing them upright, and place in the refrigerator.
  • Remove the vanilla bean from the saucepan, increase the heat to high and reduce the syrup to approximately 1 cup of liquid, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Do not allow the syrup to turn brown. Place the syrup in a heatproof container and place in the refrigerator until cool, approximately 1 hour.
  • Remove the pears from the refrigerator, spoon the sauce over the pears and serve.

gorgedfog
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This is the best poached pear recipe I've ever tried. The pears were perfectly tender and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.


noah byrnes
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The pears were a bit too firm for my liking, but the sauce was excellent. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was a hit!


CrAzY VloGs AND Gaming
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This recipe is a must-try for pear lovers. The pears were tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I highly recommend it.


Veronica Converse
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Delicious and elegant dessert. The pears were perfectly poached and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Himel Butt
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pears turned out great. The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but overall a good dessert.


Zaigham Zman
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This is my new go-to dessert recipe. The pears are always perfectly poached and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Jane Daniel
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The pears were a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious. I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the sauce and it really perked it up.


esra esra
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This recipe is a winner! The pears were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I highly recommend it.


babyson vilna
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Easy and elegant dessert. The pears were beautifully poached and the sauce was velvety smooth. A perfect way to end a special meal.


donald chimezie
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Not a fan of the texture of poached pears, but the sauce was amazing. I used it to top ice cream and it was heavenly.


Anil Magar
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Delicious! The pears were perfectly tender and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Edwin Nyachio
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The pears were a bit too firm for my liking, but the sauce was excellent.


Tokelo Tshepo
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This recipe is a keeper! The pears were poached to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. Highly recommend!


Lulutho Pellem
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Followed the recipe exactly and the pears were perfect. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a great dessert.


Abihaa Zaraa
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The pears turned out beautifully and the sauce was divine. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and they were a hit!


Yuleidi Lucas
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded delicious results. The pears were soft and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


M Humayon production
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Absolutely divine! The pears were perfectly poached, tender and flavorful, while the vanilla sauce was rich and luxurious. A true taste of heaven.


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