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Memories, Poached Pears and Maple Syrup Red Wine Reduction

11/9/2014

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to Whenever I have poached pears, I think about Rémy Fünfrock, the pastry chef who changed my life forever. He took a just graduated girl (who was trying to figure out how to combine her passions with a job) under his wings, forbid her from applying to culinary school and jump started her career in the food industry. Rémy is also the first person to introduce me to poached pears. 

Around this time ten years ago, on the Le Voyage section of the Café Boulud Palm Beach dessert menu, we featured a Frozen Hazelnut Parfait with Warm Poundcake and a Poached Pear. 

Ridiculously delicious! Not to mention that all of Rémy's dessert looked like pieces of art. 

Rémy taught me so many kitchen techniques and introduced me to new desserts from which I realized for the first time in my life I preferred fruit desserts over chocolate (gasp). I am forever grateful for the care and time he put into sharing the beauty of this fabulous trade, training me and answering all of many many MANY questions I had (even if he had to ask me to shut it once in awhile!). ​
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When I was at the store the other day there was a great deal on organic Bartlett pears, so naturally I jumped on it and went straight home to poach. There are numerous ways to poach fruit, but I swoon over red wine poached pears likely because of the great memories from Café Boulud. Also, poached pears can be used for both sweet and savory dishes and look so elegant while being so easy to prepare. For this recipe, I added some citrus flavors and seasonal spices to go along with the fall mood.
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In addition to the pears, I tried something new this time since I knew I was going to have the pears with my almond milk oats and sweetened up the red wine reduction by adding maple syrup. DELISH! 

You can use the pears and sauce for a variety of dishes: serve with some yogurt or ice cream, slice and add to a sandwich or top off a salad. I fanned a pear and drizzled the sauce over my morning oats (see first pic) and had one of the best breakfasts ever!! Check out the recipes below! 
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Red Wine Poached Pears 
& Maple Syrup Red Wine Reduction
Yields: 4 servings
  • 4 each pears (peeled)
  • 2 cups red wine (used Malbec in these)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 3 each cinnamon sticks
  • dash of ground cloves
  • dash of ground allspice
For the reduction:
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons maple syrup

In a small pot, bring all the ingredients (except the pears) to a boil, then turn down the heat to a simmer.

Place the pears on their sides (yes, only half the pear will be covered). Let simmer for 5 minutes and then flip the pears so the opposite side is covered. Repeat for about 20-30 minutes until the pears are a rich red cover and cooked yet firm. 

Remove the pears from the heat and cool. Transfer the pears and red wine broth to a storage container and chill overnight (or at least 3 hours). 

To make the reduction, remove the cinnamon sticks and pour the broth into another small pot. Simmer the broth for about 20 minutes until it starts to thicken to a desired consistency (note the maple syrup will thin it out a tiny bit). Stir in the maple syrup. Drizzle on top of your dish or let cool to use later.

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    Maxine Yeung
    MS, RD, CPT,
    ​NBC-HWC

    Pastry Cook turned Dietitian, Personal Trainer and Certified Health & Wellness Coach.  

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