Poached Pears with Apricot Sauce Recipe

Poached Pears with Apricot Sauce

This delightful dessert features tender poached pears served with a rich apricot sauce and a splash of rum. Perfect for special occasions, this dish is as impressive as it is delicious!

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1: In a saucepan, bring 1 cups of water, sugar, and vanilla extract to a boil over high heat.

Step 2: Add 3 or 4 pear halves to the saucepan, then reduce the heat to medium. Let the pears simmer gently until they become just tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Remove the cooked pears and transfer them to a warm chafing dish or metal serving dish. Continue cooking the remaining pears.

Step 4: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the syrup to a boil. Let it reduce to 1 cup.

Step 5: Stir in the apricot preserves and return the mixture to a boil.

Step 6: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Stir this mixture into the simmering syrup and cook until thickened and clear, about 30 seconds.

Step 7: To serve, pour the hot apricot sauce over the pears, then sprinkle with rum.

Step 8: Carefully ignite the rum at the table, ensuring the lights are turned low for dramatic effect. Let the alcohol burn off before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs.