Description
Look for perfect pears to make this special dessert. If they are too ripe they will become mushy and if they are not ripe enough they will not poach well.
It is best to prepare the pears at least 2 hours ahead so they have plenty of time to cool. They can even be prepared a day ahead. Serves 8.
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Ingredients
| 8 | Whole Anjou or Bosc pears, ripe |
| 4 cups | White wine |
| 4 cups | Water or pear juice |
| 1/2 tsp | Maple Cappuccino Sauce |
| 1 | Whole star anise |
| 10 | Whole peppercorns, black |
| 1/2 cup | Sun Dried Cherry Sauce |
| 1/2 cup | Pistachio nuts, unsalted and finely chopped |
| 8 oz | Stilton Cheese |
| Garnish | Fresh Mint, washed and clipped |
Instructions
- Carefully peel and core the pears, leaving the stems intact. Slice a piece off the bottom so that the pear will sit flat. Place the peeled pears in a bowl filled with cold water and lemon juice to prevent them from discolouring.
- In a large pot bring the wine, water, Maple Cappuccino Sauce, star anise and peppercorns to a boil. Reduce the liquid to a simmer. Gently place a batch of pears in the liquid. Allow to simmer 20-30 minutes or until they are tender. Remove them from the liquid and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to cool. Repeat with remaining batch(es)of pears. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, arrange one pear, 2 Tbsp of Sun Dried Cherry Sauce, and 1 teaspoon of pistachio nuts and 1 ounce of Stilton cheese on each plate. Garnish with fresh mint.
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