Pears Panos

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Pears: Gently peel the pears, leaving the stems intact for presentation. You can halve and core them for faster cooking, or carefully core them from the bottom, leaving them whole. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Poach the Pears: Place the pears in a large, deep saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover them by about 1 inch. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Simmer and Reduce: Reduce the heat to low, so the liquid is barely simmering. Leave the saucepan uncovered, and allow the pears to gently poach until they are tender and the liquid has reduced into a light, fragrant syrup. This will take approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on the size and ripeness of the pears. Check occasionally to ensure the pears are cooking evenly.

Recipe View 15 mins Infuse and Cool: Once the pears are tender and the syrup has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the pears to cool slightly in the syrup until just warm. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Finishing Touch: Gently stir in the orange liqueur. This preserves the aromatic notes of the liqueur. Serve the pears warm, spooning the syrup over them. They are also delicious served chilled.