Indulge in the delightful elegance of this white wine poached pears recipe, a true treat when served warm alongside cold, creamy vanilla ice cream. It's a match made in heaven, especially paired with a glass of sweet wine or Champagne.
Bursting with tropical flavors, this dish combines the sweetness of passion fruit, the tangy burst of pomegranate, and the comforting warmth of vanilla and cinnamon. Topped with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a dessert that promises to impress.
This recipe will most certainly impress your guests at all parties. Its sophisticated presentation and delightful taste make it a perfect centerpiece for any occasion, from intimate dinners to festive celebrations.
For The White Wine Poached Pears You need:
4 medium-sized pears
200 ml sweet white wine
200 ml white sugar
400 ml water
1 vanilla pod
1 cinnamon stick
The juice of a half a lemon
The zest from half a lemon
A pinch of salt
2 passion fruits
1 pomegranate
2 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses
4 serving spoons roughly chopped hazelnuts
How You Make It:
Peel the pears and place them in a bowl with cold water and a squeeze of lemon juice, to prevent them from turning brown.
Roughly chop the hazelnuts and toast them in the oven or frying pan until they turn golden brown and start to smell nutty.
Place sugar, water, salt and wine in a pot.
Cook on medium heat while stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
When the liquid starts to boil, add the juice of half a lemon, most of the lemon zest and the cinnamon stick.
Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the pod to the pot.
Add the pears to the pot, standing up. Make sure the pears are covered completely by the liquid.
Cook on low heat until the pears have softened but still have a bite to them.
Remove the pears from the pot and keep cooking the liquid on high heat until reduced to half.
Drizzle pomegranate syrup decoratively on a serving plate, top with the roasted chopped hazelnuts and passion fruit.
Place the pears upright on the plate and garnish with the pomegranate seeds. Drizzle over some of the white wine reduction.
Enjoy warm with a glass of white dessert wine and vanilla ice cream.
Optional Flavurings For The White Wine Poached Pears
This recipe for white wine poached pears is incredibly versatile and can be reinvented with endless flavor combinations, ensuring it remains fresh, exciting, and perfect for every season of the year. Experiment with different flavorings to keep things interesting. For a richer, earthier sweetness, try swapping sugar for honey. Enhance the pears with the cozy warmth of ginger or introduce aromatic spices like cardamom or saffron for a distinctive twist that’s bound to impress.
You can serve the white wine poached pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of crème fraîche, or a spoonful of yogurt for a delightful tangy contrast.
