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Simple Cinnamon Poached Pears with Maple Syrup Mascarpone Filling


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  • Author: Danelle MC
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 3-5 1x

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
  • 23 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan combine water, maple syrup, honey, vanilla, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Meanwhile, mix mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. 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.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, remove pears from poaching liquid and arrange one or two pears on individual serving plates, cut side up.
  7. 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
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