Best Warm Pear Compote Recipes

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WARM PEAR COMPOTE



Warm Pear Compote image

Fine for topping ice cream, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, bread pudding, plain cake or waffles/pancakes.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large ripe pears, about 2 pounds (preferably Bosc pears or Anjou pears)
1/2-1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups apple juice or 2 cups fruit nectar
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons dark rum
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Peel and core the pears and cut into eighths; set aside.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon or allspice. Stir in the juice or fruit nectar and mix well. Place the pan on medium-high heat and cook the sauce, stirring, until the mixture is smooth. Add the pears and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes or until the pears are just tender, almost translucent, and the syrup is thick. Stir in the rum and butter and heat a few minutes longer.

WARM PEAR COMPOTE



Warm Pear Compote image

This compote is delicious served with both pear ice cream and pear sorbet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Cut pears into 1-inch cubes. Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pears and saute until they start to brown. Add sugar and cinnamon and cook 5 minutes more, stirring often.
  • From a measuring cup (never the bottle), pour brandy over pears. Ignite with a match and cook until flames die down.
  • Place a school of Pear Ice Cream and Pear Sorbet in each of 4 bowls. Divide warm compote among bowls and serve.

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