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 a brilliant make-ahead dessert that can be re-warmed, served at room temperature or even cold. Slice poached pears onto puff pastry for an easy tart, or even cheekily have them ...

For this simple yet sophisticated pear crostata, the fruit is poached in Prosecco and layered ... a unique spiciness to the sweet filling. Our recipe yields two crostatas and is easy to make ...

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 ...

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.

Bring 4 cups water and granulated sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the pears; reduce heat to medium, and cook at a medium-low boil for 5 minutes or just until pears start to soften.

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 ...