BRANDIED PEARS
Top with vanilla ice cream or spoon over plain cake with a swirl of sweetened whipped cream. From Soul Food Desserts from Family and Friends.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 34m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove stems and discard and then peel. Cut the fruit in half lengthwise and core . Place the pears in a glass bowl and set aside.
- To make the syrup: Combine in a large pot the water, sugar, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and simmer the syrup uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Using the wooden spoon, add the pears to the hot syrup, and stir to coat well. Raise the heat under the pears and bring the syrup to a gentle boil, carefully turning over the fruit with the spoon.
- Cook the pears, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender but not too soft when pierced with a fork. Watch the fruit carefully and don't let it scorch.
- Remove the pears from the heat and stir in the brandy. Remove the pan from the heat and set on a wire rack to cool. Then, transfer the pears to a glass or porcelain bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Chill completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 197.1, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 169.9, Protein 1.8
POACHED PEARS IN SPICED RED WINE
A completely fat-free pud that isn't boring. It's not just Good Food, it's genius
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the black seeds and put in a large saucepan with the wine, sugar, cinnamon and thyme. Cut each piece of pod into three long thin strips, add to pan, then lower in the pears.
- Poach the pears, covered, for 20-30 mins, making sure they are covered in the wine. The cooking time will very much depend on the ripeness of your pears - they should be tender all the way through when pierced with a cocktail stick. You can make these up to 2 days ahead and chill.
- Take the pears from the pan, then boil the liquid to reduce it by half so that it's syrupy. Serve each pear with the cooled syrup, a strip of vanilla, a piece of cinnamon and a small thyme sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 51 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
EDNA LEWIS'S SPICED PEARS
These sweet, sour and aromatic pears are terrific served with ice cream or yogurt, or they can be canned for preserving after cooking. Edna Lewis calls for Seckel pears, but this recipe works for Bosc or other varieties that will keep their shape when cooked. If you have to substitute, try to find smaller fruit, and halve them lengthwise if needed to fit in the pan. The leftover syrup is delicious in drinks.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories dessert
Time 7h
Yield 2 1/2 pounds pears, plus about 2 cups syrup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, toast the cloves, shaking the pan, until they're very aromatic. Add the sugar, vinegar and salt, and bring up to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel the pears, and halve them lengthwise, if needed, to fit the pan. (You can pick out the seeds if you like.) Carefully place the pears in the syrup, and simmer gently.
- Stir the pears every few minutes, to make sure they cook evenly, especially if the hot syrup doesn't completely submerge them. Cook them until they are just tender at their thickest parts; check with a toothpick after 15 minutes of cooking. When the pears are ready, remove the pan from the heat and place a clean plate on top of the pears to keep them submerged in the vinegar syrup. Allow to cool for six hours or overnight.
- Serve right away, store in the refrigerator or can. If you store them in the fridge, you can separate the pears and syrup and use them independently. If you plan on canning, Lewis instructs you to strain the syrup and boil it for 5 minutes. Pack the pears in jars, cover with the hot syrup and process according to your jar manufacturer's directions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 413, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 96 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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