Blushing Poached Pears

A poached pear that has been cut into on a plate with a spoon, walnuts, and whipped cream, with another poached pear and a bowl of whipped cream in the background

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Blushing Poached Pears

These pretty blushing poached pears are simmered in Jell-O instead of a syrup or wine! Just add nuts, whipped cream, and honey for a perfect dessert. Or, dice up the pears as a topping at breakfast.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: French

Keyword: poached pears, poached pears recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Katerina Petrovska

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 Jell-O packets (3-ounces each), or gelatin powder, strawberry or raspberry flavored
4 Bosc pears peeled, with the stem on
Honey
Chopped walnuts
Whipped cream

Instructions

Prep the poaching liquid. Pour the water into a large pot and mix in the gelatin powder. Bring the water to a boil and stir to dissolve the gelatin.
Add the pears. Add in the pears and partially cover the pot with a lid. Simmer on medium-low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently for an even color.
Cool and serve. Remove the pears and let them cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle honey and nuts over the pears, and serve with a side of whipped cream.

Notes

Use filtered water for the best flavor.
After poaching the pears, put the poaching liquid in the fridge. After a few hours it will turn into jello.
Leftover poached pears can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.

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