Poached pears recipe

It’s Autumn and pears are in season. One of the more elegant yet easy desserts to serve are poached pears. Poaching means to cook something gently in a liquid. We have pears and the poaching …

Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone Whipped Cream is a sexy, holiday dessert that will have everyone talking!

A classic dessert that can be prepared ahead of time.Serve hot or cold with cream or ice cream

You can also poach the pears in halves (cored) or whole. Note that the poaching time will be longer if the pears are in halves or whole, rather than quarters. The best way to test if the pears are done is by poking one with a paring knife; if it meets no resistance, it’s done. Depending on the pear - and if it's whole, halved, or quartered - the pears can cook in as little as 10 minutes, but if whole, expect them to take longer. I’ve offered a few variations at the end of the recipe for…

Vanilla Poached Pears make an impressive-looking dessert, yet they're so easy to make with juicy pears and warm spices.

Fresh pears are poached in a maple and honey infused liquid, then filled with a sweetened maple cinnamon mascarpone. The perfect fall or winter dessert!

Searching for an easy yet elegant seasonal dessert? Look no further! Poached pears, simmered in white wine, honey, vanilla, & spices.

Simplicity and elegance come together in a delicious way with this Poached Pears recipe. Incredibly easy to make, this Poached Pears recipe is low in sugar and high in flavor. Poached Pears taste especially amazing when served with vanilla ice cream, homemade whipped cream, or an espresso. This recipe calls for Bosc pears specifically, as they hold their shape well when poached. This vintage recipe first appeared in the 1986 edition of Homemade Good News Cookbook.

If you’re looking for a new dessert that will certainly win everyone over, try these classic French-style poached pears. They’re rich, but also super light, and an absolute showstopper to wrap up a festive holiday dinner.