Don’t let apples steal the fall dessert show. Treat yourself and your dinner date to these pecan poached pears.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, peeled and cored
- Poaching Liquid:
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup agave
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 star anise
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- Pinch of salt
- Nut Stuffing:
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup coconut
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Dried cranberries or blueberries
- Topping:
- Coconut non-dairy ice cream
Preparation
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Add all ingredients of the poaching liquid to a large pan on medium high heat.
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Bring to a boil and turn heat down to a simmer.
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Add pears and let poach about 12 to 15 min, or until tender. Once done, remove from liquid and let cool.
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To make nut stuffing, lightly toasting pecan and coconut. Put in bowl and mix with other ingredients.
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Slice pears in half and hollow out slightly.
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Add nut mixture, drizzle with poaching liquid and top with coconut non-dairy ice cream.
