Never underestimate the power of fruit to liven up breakfast and brunch, or even dessert!
Proving that quick can be elegant, comes this delightful recipe for Quick-Poached Pears from the Strawberry Creek Inn B&B of Idyllwild, California. Featuring fresh pears soaked in champagne (or fruit juice if you’d prefer not to use alcohol), warmed gently in the microwave and topped with a delicate blend of cinnamon, yogurt, granola and fresh berries—you’ve got a striking fruit dish that is sure to add some pizazz to your morning or night.
Enjoy!
Quick-Poached Pears
(featured on Inn Cuisine, recipe courtesy Strawberry Creek Inn B&B)
Yield: Serves 2 (halve or double as needed)
- 1 fresh pear (peeled, cored and sliced in half lengthwise)
- champagne (enough to barely cover the pears; may substitute fruit juice if desired)
- ground cinnamon (for sprinkling to taste)
- 2 tablespoons yogurt (plain or flavored, cook’s choice)
- 2 teaspoons granola (peanut butter granola works well, or your favorite flavor)
- a few fresh raspberries, blueberries or strawberries for garnish
- a small spring of mint or basil for garnish (optional)
Soak prepared pears in champagne (or fruit juice if substituting) for 1 hour or up to overnight. Prior to serving, place each pear in small, microwavable serving dish with a little of the reserved champagne (or fruit juice); microwave for 30 seconds on high for each pear. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon to taste. Spoon (or pipe with a star tip) yogurt onto each pear (in the indentation). Sprinkle with the granola of your choosing, and top with a few fresh berries. You may also garnish with a small sprig of mint or basil if desired. Serve immediately. This recipe also makes a light and refreshing dessert for spring and summer dinners.
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I love poached pear desserts.
A mimosa made with cranberry juice and champagne would go so well with this poached pear since it already calls for champagne. Let’s celebrate this dish’s awesomeness.
Beautiful! Quick and elegant are two of the best words to see in a sentence!
This looks like a wonderful rendition and who doesn’t love quick and beautiful – which it is!
this is a winning combination of flavors and textures, and its ease and quick-fix are quite the added bonuses. lovely, elegant, and delicious!
So elegant indeed! and quick to boot!
This would certainly be a lovely dish for brunch. And there’s nothing wrong with quick!
What a fabulous idea! Quick, easy and really quite lovely. Would be perfect for company or a special breakfast on h0lidays!
Why not quick! Looks great.
That first picture is absolutely stunning. They all are, but that first one jumps right off the screen. Love it!