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Party Perfect Poached Pears
A beautiful simple dessert absolutely perfect for a dinner party. Use that bottle of wine that's been collecting dust in the back of your cupboard (you know the one) - it will work great in this classic dish!
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- pears (peeled4 unithalved and cored)
- of wine (which ever kind you like)1 bottle
- ½ - ¾ cup
- aromatics - vanilla1 unitcinnamon, ginger, thyme, orange, juniper, etc. - use what you like and be creative!
- 1 unit
Method
1
Peel the pears, then carefully halve them lengthwise and use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core from each half, creating a small cavity.
2
Pour the entire bottle of wine into a large pot or saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3
Stir in the sugar (½ to ¾ cup, depending on desired sweetness) until fully dissolved, then add the vanilla pod and any other aromatics such as cinnamon, ginger, thyme, orange peel, or juniper berries.
2 minutes
4
Carefully place the pear halves into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are mostly submerged; add a bit of water if needed to cover them halfway.
1 minutes
5
Reduce heat to low and poach the pears gently for 15–20 minutes, until they are tender but still hold their shape when pierced with a fork.
18 minutes
6
Remove the pot from heat and allow the pears to cool slightly in the poaching liquid for a few minutes.
5 minutes
7
Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the pear halves to a serving dish or individual bowls.
8
Spoon some of the warm poaching liquid over the pears, then top each serving with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, and serve immediately.