Poached Pears in Saffron Citrus Syrup

Name: Poached Pears in Saffron Citrus Syrup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 pears, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, firmly packed; 3/4 cup superfine sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated; 4 pears, peeled; biscotti, to serve

Submitted by Katanashrp

"Simple, yet sophisticated dessert."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 4 pears
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
¹⁄₂ teaspoon saffron thread, firmly packed
³⁄₄ cup superfine sugar
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
4 pears, peeled
biscotti, to serve

directions

Place the first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan with 2 cups of water.
Heat, stirring, over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
Add the pears and cook, covered for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Remove pears from liquid, and bring it back to boil, uncovered.
Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the syrup has reduced by half.
Remove the vanilla bean and drizzle syrup over the pears.
Serve with biscotti.

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Reviews

Ive never poached pears before and this was very simple and easy to follow recipe. It made one of the best puddings I think Ive ever tasted. If you want something light and not too sweet this is the one for you. I also poached the pears a little longer and they go a beautiful golden colour. I didnt use the biscotti but served it with some local vanilla ice cream, absolutely fabulous!

Nocksley
What a wonderful dessert this made! The sauce had a fruity and tangy taste, and as I couldn't find any biscotti, I used Stella D'Oro almond toast instead. It soaked up the wonderful sauce and added a nice crunchy touch to the dessert. The only thing I would do differently is to poach the pears a little longer -- I used Bosc pears, and they were still a little firm even after poaching for 20 minutes, so next time I will cook them a little longer. This was an elegant ending for our meal -- we enjoyed it so much!

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