Way easier than classic Julia Childs recipe. Only had one pear so scaled simple syrup amount down to 1c and prepped in small sauce pan. Also used limoncello instead of pear liqueur. Once (very firm) pear was soft after 25 min poaching, removed from liquid and added 3/4 c of a Pacific NW Syrah to remaining 3/4c simple syrup and limoncello. Reduced down to about 1/2c, cooled until thickened and served warm over pear halves. Wonderful aroma intense flavor and nice soft texture. Just wish I had started with more pears!
Simple Poached Pears
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Many recipes for this delicate dessert are made with aggressive spices that may overwhelm the delicate taste of the fruit. This approach calls for simmering the pears in an unspiced syrup that is reduced to concentrate the fruity flavor. It's worth it to seek out Poire Williams (a pear-flavored eau-de-vie) to finish the dish, but you can also use brandy.
Yield: 6 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 277
- Calories from fat: 1%
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Carbohydrate: 68.1g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Calcium: 19mg
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 firm Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and halved
- 1 (2-inch) lemon rind strip
- 3 tablespoons Poire Williams or other pear liqueur
- 6 (2-inch) lemon rind strips (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Add 1 rind strip. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Remove pears from pan with a slotted spoon; cover and chill.
- 2. Bring cooking liquid to a boil over high heat; cook until syrupy and reduced to 1 cup (about 20 minutes). Strain through a sieve into a bowl; cover and chill. Stir in liqueur. Arrange 2 pear halves in each of 6 shallow bowls; top each serving with about 3 tablespoons sauce and 1 rind strip, if desired.
Simple Poached Pears Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, 5 Ingredients or Less
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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