Pears Poached in Mead

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Pears Poached in Mead recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/4 cups bunratty mead
	3/4 cup granulated sugar
	1/2 cup water
	2 -3 cinnamon sticks
	1 orange , zest of , cut into strips
	6 firm bosc pears , firm , peeled , stems intact ( Bartlett ok too )
	4 ounces mascarpone cheese
	4 ounces cashel blue cheese , crumbles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

365

Sugar

54g

Fat

15g

Pears Poached in Mead is a simple and elegant dessert that is perfect for a dinner party or special occasion. The soft and sweet pears are infused with the flavors of mead, cinnamon, and orange zest, making them a unique and flavorful treat. This dessert pairs well with a glass of mead or other sweet dessert wine.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, bring the mead, sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest to a simmer over medium heat.
2.	Add the peeled and stemmed pears to the saucepan and let them simmer until they are just tender, about 25 minutes.
3.	Remove the pears from the saucepan and set them aside.
4.	Increase the heat to high and let the remaining liquid simmer until it has reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
5.	Remove the cinnamon sticks and orange zest from the saucepan.
6.	In a separate bowl, mix together the mascarpone cheese and cashel blue cheese.
7.	To serve, cut the pears in half and serve them with the reduced sauce and cheese mixture.

PROS

Pears Poached in Mead are a delicious and unique dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

The mead adds a sweet and complex flavor to the pears that is not found in other poached pear recipes.

This dessert is relatively easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

CONS

This recipe uses a fair amount of sugar, which may not be suitable for those watching their sugar intake.

The cheese mixture may not be to everyone’s taste and could be replaced with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pears are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and copper.
The mead used in this recipe is a form of honey wine that is high in antioxidants and has been linked to supporting cardiovascular health.
However, this dessert should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high sugar content.