Poached Pears with Coffee Caramel Sauce

Name: Poached Pears with Coffee Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Pears; 1 Vanilla Bean; 2 sticks of Cinnamon; 160 g of Sugar; 1 l of Water; 95 g of Brown Sugar; 250 ml of Heavy Cream; 15 g of Butter; 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract; 30 ml of Espresso

A sweet alternative to wine-poached pears: these Poached Pears with Coffee Caramel Sauce bring together cinnamon, vanilla, caramel and coffee.

Recipe Poached Pears with Coffee Caramel Sauce

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 15 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Servings for 4 people

Cooked Fruit is often associated with flu season and feeling unwell when, in fact, if you ask us, it’s even better than a cake for a sweet end to a meal or for a little break. These Poached Pears with Coffee Caramel Sauce are a perfect example: refined and elegant, they are ideal when you have guests for dinner and want to treat them to an unusual dessert.

If you like pears poached in wine, you absolutely have to try this recipe too! Ripe Pears are cooked in a syrup scented with Cinnamon and Vanilla and then served with a Caramel and Coffee sauce made with Butter, Cream, Sugar and Espresso.
Can you think of anything more indulgent? Try them and you’ll fall in love! We also recommend serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which makes them even more tempting!

If you are looking for other ideas for a light but tasty dessert, try Cherry Jam Puff Pastry Bites, Soft Coconut Treats and Mini Apple Galettes.

Ingredients for 4 people

4 Pears
1 Vanilla Bean
2 sticks of Cinnamon
160 g of Sugar
1 l of Water
For the caramel sauce:
95 g of Brown Sugar
250 ml of Heavy Cream
15 g of Butter
1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
30 ml of Espresso

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Method

To make the Poached Pears with Coffee Caramel Sauce, start by putting the water, the sugar, the cinnamon and the vanilla bean, split lengthwise, in a pot. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel the pears, keeping the stem on, then cut a slice off the bottom to create a flat surface so the pears can stand upright.
Transfer them to the syrup, making sure they are completely submerged, then cover and let them cook for 10-15 minutes. They should be tender but not falling apart.
Meanwhile, make the coffee caramel sauce. Pour the cream, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract and coffee into a saucepan and cook until the sauce is thick, like a syrup.
Lift the pears out with a slotted spoon and place them directly on dessert plates, finishing with the coffee caramel sauce and, if you like, a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you don’t like the spices used in the recipe, you can replace them with others of your choice. Alternatively, add a few cloves and a star anise for an even more intense aroma.

Tips

You can make the pears ahead and briefly reheat them in the syrup just before serving.

Storage

Poached Pears with Coffee Caramel Sauce keep in the fridge for up to a couple of days in an airtight container.