Poached pears in wine, or Poire a la Beaujolais ... creating a dish encompassing the fruit’s natural sweetness. This recipe was already gracing kitchens in France since the early 19th century.

I think this Poached Pears Recipe is a wonderful touch that will make your guests feel so special! Wouldn't you want to see those pretty pears sitting on your dessert plate? With currants ...

Poached pears are such an elegant dish, light enough to enjoy after a heavy main. Avoid overripe pears as they can become mushy and lose their regal shape. Using a vegetable peeler, pare the zest ...

Slice poached pears onto puff pastry for an easy tart, or even cheekily have them for breakfast. Brush the peeled pears with a little lemon juice. Heat the water to a simmer in a large pan and add ...

Peel the pear, cut into quarters and deseed. Mix all the ingredients for the poached pear, bring to a boil and simmer on low till the pear is soft. Keep aside.

We've also gone outside of the normal repertoire of winter desserts to show you what the humble pear is capable of delivering. Poached with sugar syrup, white wine and spices and left in the ...

This pear crostata is simple yet sophisticated, with fresh fruit poached in Prosecco and layered over creamy ricotta inside a folded pastry shell. Our recipe yields two crostatas and is easy to make ...