Pears In Gaillac Doux
This elegant dessert features poached pears bathed in a fragrant sweet white wine and vanilla syrup, creating a beautifully tender and flavorful treat. The pears take on a rich hue as they simmer gently, absorbing the delicious essence of vanilla and wine. Serve this dish chilled or at room temperature for a delightful finish to a special meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 pears , Williams are best, ripe or nearly ripe
- 300ml sweet white wine
- 175g golden caster sugar
- 1 vanilla pod, split in half
Instructions
- Peel and halve the pears. Spoon out and discard the core (try to keep the stems intact). Put the wine in a pan with the sugar and vanilla, and bring to the boil. Slide in the pears and top up with water just to cover. Simmer for 10-15 mins until tender. Test with a skewer, then carry on until they are fully tender - they can be rubbery if under-ripe and undercooked. Leave to cool in the pan, covered in the wine syrup.
- An hour or so before serving, slice the pears and fan out or put the halves in a serving dish with the vanilla pod. Reduce the syrup to about 300ml, then pour over the pears and leave to cool, or cool the syrup and then drizzle over the pears.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 217 calories
- Carbohydrate Content: 48 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 31 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 1 grams protein
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