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Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce
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5 from 3 votes

Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce

Pears are delicious on their own but this elegant Poached Pears recipe accentuates their flavor with buttery caramel and crunchy almonds!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Passive time0 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: International
Keyword Dinner Party, Easy Recipe, Elegant Cuisine, Gluten Free, Holidays & Events, Kids Recipes, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Ingredients

  • 4 large pears, peeled, stem attached and bottom slightly cut
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice tips & tricks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup warm caramel sauce see Recipe
  • 1 tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted tips & tricks

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, orange juice, and sugar; stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Add pears, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Poach them for 20-30 minutes or until soft when piercing with the tip of a knife.
  • Carefully remove and transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle on about ¼ cup warm caramel sauce over each pear and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Notes

Kitchen Tools: The Le Creuset 1 1/4-Quart Rectangular Bakers can be purchased in the "SHOP" section of Club Foody.