The Most Elegant Poached Pears Recipe
Shaziya
The Most Elegant Poached Pears Recipe is a timeless dessert that combines simplicity with sophistication. In just 35 minutes, you can create a dish that feels like a luxurious treat, with tender pears infused with warm spices and a silky, aromatic syrup.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
- 2 quarts water 64 fl oz/1800 ml
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar 20 oz/565 g
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 medium orange, sliced
- 6 large pears, very firm
Combine the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and orange slices in an 8-quart lidded stockpot over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
While the water is heating, peel the pears: for each pear, first slice the bottom so that it can stand upright. Then peel away all of the skin but leave the stem (for looks).
Add the pears to the pot, then cut a circle of parchment paper large enough to fit in the pot on top of the pears. Cut a small circle in the middle for venting and place it on top of the pears in the water.
Keep water at a very gentle simmer and cook until the pears can be easily pierced through with a knife, about 20 minutes (more or less, depending on the size, variety, and firmness of the pears).
Let pears cool in their liquid, then serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream, vanilla crème anglaise, salted caramel sauce or however you wish!
Store leftover pears in their liquid in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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