Perfect Poached Pears In Sabayon Sauce Recipe

Name: Perfect Poached Pears In Sabayon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 seasonal pears, peeled, cut in half and cored; 8 cups white wine; 1 1/2 cups sugar; Peel from 1 lemon; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 6 egg yolks; ⅔ cup sugar; ⅓ cup brandy; 1/4 cup pear brandy; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 seasonal pears, peeled, cut in half and cored
8 cups white wine
1 1/2 cups sugar
Peel from 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 egg yolks
⅔ cup sugar
⅓ cup brandy
1/4 cup pear brandy
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

1
In large saucepan, combine pear halves, wine, sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon, star anise and vanilla.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Cook until sugar dissolves, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to medium.
5
Cook pears gently until fork-tender, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on firmness of pears.
6
Using slotted spoon, remove pears and set on plate to cool.
7
Preheat broiler.
8
When pears are cool enough to handle, cut each pear into a fan: Leaving the top intact, cut pear in 1/4-inch-thick slices.
9
Place two fans at a time in an ovenproof dish.
10
Set aside.
11
Make sauce: In medium metal bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, brandies, vanilla and cinnamon.
12
Whisk until very smooth.
13
Set bowl over medium saucepan of simmering (not boiling) water and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is very thick, 5 to 6 minutes.
14
Remove bowl from water.
15
Spoon sauce over each pear fan.
16
Place under broiler and cook until sabayon just turns brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
17
Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh mint.
18
Repeat with remaining pears and sauce.
19
Serve warm or at room temperature.

706

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 seasonal pears, peeled, cut in half and cored, 8 cups white wine, 1 1/2 cups sugar, Peel from 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Perfect Poached Pears In Sabayon Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Perfect Poached Pears In Sabayon Sauce

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