| |
|
|
| THE LIGHTHOUSE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
you are here: Recipes | Red wine poached pears |
Red wine poached pears
|
|
Red wine poached pears
Recipe and styling Katelyn Williams Photos Angie Lázaro
Winter's treasure of plump ripe pears get an even rosier blush with a good glug of red wine and a sprinkle of spices.
(serves 4)
2 cups red wine (see TIPS & IDEAS, below)
⅓ cup castor sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, split
4 ripe pears, peeled
Combine the liquid, sugar and spices in a saucepan and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add the pears and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a cartouche (see TIPS & IDEAS, below). Poach gently until pears are tender, for about 1 hour.
Remove the pears. Bring the syrup to a boil and reduce until slightly thickened. Pour over the pears and allow to cool before refrigerating.
Tips and ideas
* Experiment using different liquids such as white or sparkling wine, fruit juice, port or sweet wine, teas such as green, jasmine, earl grey, etc.
* Vary the spices by adding cloves, cardamom, star anise, lemon grass or saffron.
* Core the pears from the underside and pipe in flavoured mascarpone or mousse before serving.
* Add poached pears to baked puddings, layer into trifles, or serve with French toast or crumpets drizzled with honey for breakfast.
* How to fold a cartouche:
|
|
This is a round of greaseproof paper that fits snuggly over the surface of food during poaching. It prevents the liquid from evaporating too quickly and keeps the food submerged.
1. Cut a large square of grease-proof paper and fold it in half, then into quarters. Fold in half again to form a dart shape.
2. With the pointed end at the centre of the saucepan, mark where the edge of the pot is and cut just beyond this mark so it forms a disc.
3. Cut the tip of the dart off to form a 1-2 cm hole. Open it up and place over the surface of the poaching liquid.
|
Try these two delicious recipes using your poached pears: |
Baked goat’s cheese and roasted pear salad:
Looking for a delicious light starter for your next dinner party? Try our baked goat’s cheese and roasted pear salad!
Click for full recipe |
Ginger, custard and red wine pear tarts:
Looking for a delicious winter dessert to finish off the perfect dinner party? Try our ginger, custard and red wine pear tarts!
Click for full recipe |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| WEDDING INSPIRATION |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
