Poached pears with warm coffee sauce
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Instructions
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Heat 1 litre water with the sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a large saucepan, starting to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. In the meantime, peel and core the pears, leaving the stalk intact, and cut a thin slice off the bottom so they can stand upright. Add the pears to the pan and bring to a simmer. Poach gently, turning occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
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Meanwhile, place all the ingredients for the sauce [brown sugar, double cream, 1 tsp natural vanilla extract, butter, espresso) in a small saucepan over a medium heat, stir to combine and bring to a slow boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until thick and syrupy.
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Remove the pears from the syrup with a slotted spoon. Serve them drizzled with warm coffee sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 160g Caster sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 6 medium Firm, ripe pears (about 200g each)
- 95g Soft brown sugar
- 250ml Double cream
- 1 tsp Natural vanilla extract
- 15g Butter
- 1 shot Espresso (or 30ml very strong black coffee)
- 1 tub Vanilla Ice Cream, to serve
Serves 4
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