Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream
Servings 6
Ingredients
Poached Pears Ingredients:
- 3 cups Riesling or other sweet white wine
- 1/3 cups honey
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 3 whole star anise
- 6 firm pears, peeled
- dash ground cinnamon, for garnish
Honey Mascarpone Cream Ingredients:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 tablespoon half & half
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon organic orange zest
Instructions
Poached Pears
- 1. Combine white wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large skillet with high sides. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the honey is melted and the spices become fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
- 2. In the meantime, halve the pears and carefully remove the seeds with the tip of a potato peeler or small spoon.
- 3. Carefully add the pears to the simmering poaching liquid. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Do not overcook.
Honey Mascarpone Cream
- 1. While the pears are poaching, place the softened mascarpone cheese and half & half in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip until light and airy. (If you don’t have a stand mixer, use a hand-held mixer to blend
- 2. Add the honey, vanilla extract, and orange zest and whip until combined. Place in the fridge to chill before serving.
- 3. Remove pears from heat and cool slightly. Serve immediately with a spoonful of the honey mascarpone cream and a dash of cinnamon. Top with a drizzle of the poaching liquid, if desired. Enjoy!