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Poached pears with saffron
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Elegant poached pears infused with saffron, sure to wow any critic.
Ingredients:
  • 250ml (1 cup) water
  • 215g (1 cup) caster sugar
  • 375ml (1 1/2 cups) dessert wine
  • Large pinch of saffron threads
  • 15cm-strip lemon rind
  • 6 firm Beurre Bosc pears, peeled, halved, cored
  • 200g mascarpone
  • Biscuits, to serve
Instructions:
  • Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Mix in the wine, saffron, and lemon rind. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place the pear in the pan and cover it with non-stick baking paper. Simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes until the pear is soft. Let it cool down to room temperature.
  • Spoon the pear mixture into individual bowls and enjoy with a dollop of mascarpone and some biscuits on the side.

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