Ingredients
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Ingredients needed to make Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream
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- Poached Pears Ingredients:
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- 3 c. Riesling or other sweet white whine
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- 1/3 c. honey
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- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
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- 2 t. whole cloves
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- 3 whole star anise
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- 6 firm pears, peeled
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- dash ground cinnamon, for garnish
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- Honey Mascarpone Cream Ingredients:8 oz. mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature
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- 3 T. half & half
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- 3 T. runny honey
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- 2 t. pure vanilla extract
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- 2 t. organic orange zest
Instructions
ow to make Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream
- Combine white wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large skillet with high sides. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the honey is melted and the spices become fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, halve the pears and carefully remove the seeds with the tip of a potato peeler or small spoon.
- Carefully add the pears to the simmering poaching liquid. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Do not overcook.
- While the pears are poaching, place the softened mascarpone cheese and half & half in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip until light and airy. (If you don’t have a stand mixer, use a hand-held mixer to blend).
- Add the honey, vanilla extract, and orange zest and whip until combined. Place in the fridge to chill before serving.
Remove pears from heat and cool slightly. Serve immediately with a spoonful of the honey mascarpone cream and a dash of cinnamon. Top with a drizzle of the poaching liquid, if desired. Enjoy!