Poached Pears

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INGREDIENTS

- 3 pears (I like the red)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups rose wine (or pear nectar/juice)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup water (approximately)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 cardamom pods (optional), smashed with the back of a knife
- 1 vanilla bean

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut pears in half and remove seeds and tough ends with melon baller or knife.

Melt butter over medium-high heat in a skillet.

Add pear halves to melted butter, cut side down. Lightly sear pears until they begin to caramelize and turn slightly brown.

Off heat, add wine, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, and vanilla bean seeds and bean. Then add just enough water to about cover pears.

Cook until the pears are just tender. They can be checked with the tip of a knife.

At this point, you can chill the pears in the poaching liquid to be used later. When ready to use, reheat pears before proceeding by bringing the liquid and pears to a simmer over medium heat.

Once cooked, remove pears from liquid.

Reduce liquid on high until it is reduced and slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and strain into a pitcher before serving.

[emmanueldigenakis]

Growing up in yonkers...our next door neighbor had a huge pear tree. My grandma used to make us go next door and steal the pears when we were kids. Lol. She used to make the most delicious greek pear desser with them. The whole house used to smell so good. I miss her. She passed away in her sleep at 105.

[kathleenhardwick]

I have to tell you I am 77 years old and absolutely adore you. I watch every one of you shows. Today with the pears was a show stopper for me. I’m going to be Miss LaDiDa in my group when I serve these instead of donuts.

[marlenejones]

You need to open a restaurant. Im so impressed by everything you can cook and bake. Most chefs dont know how to make many of the things you do until they are well into thwir 40s. I will continue to watch you until you stop making videos. Love them and you Kaleb.

[murvyncallo]

I'm making this right now. The pears are gloriously bubbling away. The house smells like Christmas!!

[phillipsmom]

My son loves poached pears. I made them for Christmas one year and sprinkled edible gold leaf on top of them just before serving. They were beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[laboheme]

I LOVE HIM!! I was looking for a good poached pear recipe, I though I found it! Until yours came along...You and your pears are simply GORGEOUS!!

[longhairbear]

OMG, thank you! This is the poached pear recipe I have been looking for years!
The husband and I had a fabulous cheese, and wine course at Victoria, and Albert's at the Grand Floridian Hotel at Walt Disney World over ten years ago. They paired Maytag bleu cheese, poached pears, date nut bread, and a glass of port wine. Our server instructed us to take a bit of pear, cheese, and bread, and hold it in our mouths and then sip some of the wine, and let it combine. Hands down the most fantastic flavor ever! Anyway, I've made it at home many times using other poaching recipes that are never quite right. I think yours is the key, thanks.

[alumnis]

your videos are always heartwarming and helpful! every time I feel I need a bit of calm and peace, I watch his videos. thanks for having such an impact on my life :)

[studioknit]

Gorgeous!! Can't wait to try this!! All the Gray Boxwood recipes I make are stunning and delicious!!

[shesgoingslightlymad]

I feel like apples steal all the attention from pears. Thank you for thinking of pears! I will def try this!

[Whitney]

I have to say, I've never always been a fan of pears. But wow....you make them look delicious!!

[studioknit]

Love your end card background platter/basket image.... Totally inspires me to redesign my own.

[MrsErica]

You are right, pears are always forgotten! I will have to add pears to my weekly dinner series and see how I can fit them in! Great job, Erica

[roxivan]

Gorgeous recipe and super well described, gonna try this now!! thanks

[AussieAngeS]

I must say this is different and unique! I love pears

[Hunnie_B]

What a beautiful looking love cooked pears, oh my goodness that for sharing Kaleb :)

[TessCooksu]

Oh yes, I was just checking out pears at the market this morning. They are over looked and love your recipe. Look out for a pear recipe. TFS :)

[ACozyCasita]

I absolutely adore poached pears. I am going to make this version for Thanksgiving!! This recipe is delicious and elegant! Tfs, have a wonderful weekend! Liza :)

[MaZEEZaM]

Looks really Yum, thanks for the recipe 🐸

[lindaosuch]

Kaleb, just love ur shows Im new to the web site so when I found you on facebook I was hooked but I keep losing you on FB & have to watch you on YouTube instead. I understand you are in Idaho/ Iowa ??
Do you have any new videos cause the holidays are finished now & who has the original farmhouse you or ur mom ??