Pears poached in ginger and lemon sauce

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6 ingredients

Pears poached in ginger and lemon sauce

Pears poached in ginger and lemon sauce are a preparation that combines the delicacy of the fruit with the refreshing and aromatic touch of ginger and lemon. This recipe has its roots in European cuisine, where poaching fruits in flavored liquids is common to obtain light and elegant desserts. In Latin America, poached pears are appreciated in several countries, and although the name may vary slightly, the concept remains the same: a fruit slowly cooked in spiced or sweetened liquids. For example, in Mexico and Chile, they are simply known as "poached pears," while in Argentina, it is also common to find versions with different infusions or accompaniments like creams or ice cream.

This dessert stands out not only for its flavor but also for its soft texture and the balanced combination between the natural sweetness of the pear and the acidity of the lemon, complemented by the intense aroma of ginger. It is ideal to serve on special occasions or as a healthy and sophisticated proposal to end a meal.

How to Prepare Pears Poached in Ginger and Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: Lemon, Fresh ginger, Sugar, Water, Asian pears, Lightly sweetened whipped cream.

With a vegetable peeler, peel only the yellow part of the lemon zest.

Cut the zest into julienne strips to get 1 tablespoon.

Squeeze enough lemon to get 1 tablespoon of juice.

In a 5 to 6-quart pot, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, sugar, and 3 cups of water.

Bring to a boil.

Add the pears and more water, if necessary, to cover them.

Simmer, covered, until the pears are tender when pierced, approximately 30 minutes.

Place the pears in 6 shallow plates or shallow bowls.

Over high heat, boil the syrup uncovered until reduced to 1/2 cup, approximately 40 minutes.

Pour the syrup over the pears.

Cool, cover, and refrigerate until cold or for up to 2 days.

Peras pochadas en salsa de jengibre y limón

Ingredients (6)

  • Lemon
  • Fresh ginger
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Asian pears
  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Instructions (26 steps)

  1. 1 Using a vegetable peeler
  2. 2 peel only the yellow part of the lemon zest
  3. 3 Cut the zest into julienne strips to yield 1 tablespoon
  4. 4 Squeeze enough lemon to yield 1 tablespoon of juice
  5. 5 In a 5- to 6-quart pot
  6. 6 combine the lemon zest
  7. 7 lemon juice
  8. 8 ginger
  9. 9 sugar
  10. 10 and 3 cups of water
  11. 11 Bring to a boil
  12. 12 Add the pears and more water
  13. 13 if necessary
  14. 14 to cover them
  15. 15 Simmer
  16. 16 covered
  17. 17 until the pears are tender when pierced
  18. 18 approximately 30 minutes
  19. 19 Place the pears in 6 shallow dishes or shallow bowls
  20. 20 Over high heat
  21. 21 boil the syrup uncovered until reduced to 1/2 cup
  22. 22 approximately 40 minutes
  23. 23 Pour the syrup over the pears
  24. 24 Cool
  25. 25 cover
  26. 26 and refrigerate until cold or for up to 2 days