Description
Poached pears are a seasonal dessert to customized to your taste. Top these softened fruits with a spiced mascarpone filling and drizzle with caramel.
Ingredients
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For the pears:
- 3 firm Bartlett USA Pears, peeled, halved and cored
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
For the mascarpone:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large saucepan combine water, maple syrup, honey, vanilla, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
- Add pears and bring to simmer. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, turning pears once half-way through cooking, until pears are just tender when pierced with a fork.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer pears to a 9-inch baking dish. Pour poaching liquid over top. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Meanwhile, mix mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add maple syrup until mascarpone reaches desired flavor and consistency. Stir in cinnamon. Chill mascarpone until ready to use, returning it to room temperature about 15 minutes before serving.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove pears from poaching liquid and arrange one or two pears on individual serving plates, cut side up.
- Place a generous dollop of the maple mascarpone in the center of each pear. Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert