Wayne Gisslen

Poached Pears

Preparation info
  • portions:

    24

    portion size: 2 pear halves
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

U.S. METRIC INGREDIENTS
2 qt

Method

  1. Combine the water and sugar in a trunnion kettle or large saucepot. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
  3. Peel the pears. Cut them in half and remove the cores with a melon ball cutter.
  4. Add the pears to the syrup and simmer very slowly until just tender.
  5. Let the pears cool in

Per serving: Calories, 320; Protein, 1 g; Fat, 0.5 g (1% cal.); Cholesterol, 0 mg; Carbohydrates, 82 g; Fiber, 4 g; Sodium, 5 mg.