Poached Pears with Apricot Sauce

Name: Poached Pears with Apricot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water; ¾ cup white sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 Bosc pears - peeled, halved and cored; 1 cup apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; ½ cup rum

on Nov 07

This Poached Pears with Apricot Sauce recipe is a perfect autumn dessert that combines tender Bosc pears infused with vanilla and served with a luscious apricot sauce. The gentle poaching method ensures the pears are perfectly soft, while the rum and apricot preserves create a rich, flavorful sauce that complements the natural sweetness of the fruit. This dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making it an ideal choice for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home.

Poached Pears with Apricot Sauce

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Cuisine

Dessert

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

250

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 Bosc pears - peeled, halved and cored
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
½ cup rum

Directions

In a saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups water, sugar, and vanilla extract over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add the pear halves and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Remove pears and set aside.
In a separate saucepan, combine apricot preserves and rum. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to the apricot mixture, stirring until thickened.
Serve the pears drizzled with the apricot sauce for a delightful autumn treat.