Poached Pears with Caramel Crackle and Cream
This recipe makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups water 8 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 lemons , rind and juice of both2 lemons, rind and juice of both
- 8 firm pears , peeled and cored8 firm pears, peeled and cored
- Caramel Crackle and Cream:
- 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold water 1 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup hot water 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups whipping cream
Preparation
In large saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon rind and juice; bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add pears; simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender. Let cool in syrup.
Caramel Crackle and Cream: Grease baking sheet; set aside.
In heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cold water; cook over medium heat, stirring, until dissolved. Increase heat to high; boil, without stirring, for 10 to 12 minutes or until rich golden brown. Immediately pour half of the mixture onto prepared baking sheet; let cool until hardened. Place between waxed paper and crack with rolling pin into small pieces.
Meanwhile, return pan to heat; carefully add hot water and butter. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, and boil until mixture is completely liquefied; let cool to lukewarm.
In large bowl, whip cream; fold in caramel syrup, leaving some streaks. Spoon onto 8 dessert plates. Top each with pear; sprinkle with crackle.
Source : © CanadianLiving.com
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