Poached Pears

Menu Information

  • Ovens: AMSO35, MSO35
  • Quantity: 8 servings
  • Accessory: Full size amber pan
  • Start Temp: 65°F (18°C)

Ingredients

  • 8 Fresh Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled and cored
  • 4 cups (32 oz.) sweet white wine
  • 2 cups (400 g) sugar
  • 6 slices fresh ginger
  • 4 wide strips of lemon zest
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp. (4 g) Chinese 5 spice
  • ½ cup (170 g) honey or agave syrup

Stages

  • Stage 1

    • Time: 2:30
    • Microwave Power: 60%

  • Stage 2

    • Time: 6:30
    • Microwave Power: 50%

Procedure

  1. Place the white wine, sugar, ginger, lemon zest, Chinese 5 spice and cinnamon sticks and into a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer 5 minutes.
  2. Core the pears from the bottom, to keep stem intact.  Place in full size amber pan; pour sweetened, spiced liquid over pears and cover.
  3. Place in AMSO at the above settings
  4. Remove pears and serve hot, with ice cream or as a cold fruit and cheese dessert plate.

Serving suggestion:

  • Pear
  • Gorgonzola cheese wedge
  • Walnut halves
  • Drizzle honey over plate