Poached Pear Sundaes Recipe

Name: Poached Pear Sundaes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large ripe pears; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 vanilla bean; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 3 cups pralines-and-cream ice cream; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

3 large ripe pears
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 vanilla bean
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 tablespoon margarine
1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 cups pralines-and-cream ice cream
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

1
Peel and core pears; cut in half lengthwise, and brush with lemon juice.
2
Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape seeds into a large saucepan. Add vanilla bean halves, 1 cup maple syrup, and apple juice to saucepan; bring to a boil. Add pears; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Remove and discard vanilla bean halves. Transfer pears and poaching liquid to a bowl; cover and chill thoroughly.
3
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Add whipping cream; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add margarine and chocolates; stir until chocolates melt. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Cool completely.
4
Transfer pears to 6 dessert plates, using a slotted spoon. Discard poaching liquid. Top each pear with 1/2 cup ice cream. Spoon chocolate sauce evenly over ice cream, and sprinkle evenly with almonds. Serve immediately.

1176

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large ripe pears, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 vanilla bean, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided, and more.

Yes, Poached Pear Sundaes 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.

Poached Pear Sundaes

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