Recipes tagged with « Pears »
Almond Paste Pear Cake
Pears stewed in wine with hints of clove and orange zest. A dense cake packed with diced almond paste for texture. Moist crumb, aromatic from dark spices. Uses cinnamon replaced with clove, and adds orange zest to poaching liquid. Less sugar, more flour for sturdier crumb. Pairs pears pressed against pan for visual impact, cake bakes wrapped stems in foil to avoid burning. Poached fruit cooled slowly in syrup for flavor depth. Baking times and steps shifted slightly to balance moist pears and bake through almond paste pieces.
Poached Pears Dark Chocolate
Pears simmered in a sweet lemony broth until tender. Rich dark chocolate sauce made creamy with coconut milk and butter. Pears peeled, cored carefully, keeping stems intact. Syrup infused with vanilla bean. Served with whipped coconut cream. A reimagined classic with subtle tropical hints. No nuts, gluten, or eggs. Simple, elegant dessert for four.