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gluten free spice poached pears with balsamic berry sauce

Gluten Free Spice Poached Pears with Balsamic Berry Sauce

Fall fresh pears are poached in an aromatic spice infused liquid before being drizzled in a double berry sauce.
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Course: Dessert
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 pears, peeled
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 orange peel
  • 1 lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp balsamic reduction I used a fig infused balsamic reduction
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • pinch of saffron
  • 1 cup blackberries, chopped
  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped
  • Dairy Free ice cream and toasted coconut for serving

Instructions

  • Add the water, lemon and orange peels, orange juice, sugar, balsamic, and cinnamon stick, and saffron to a stock pot on medium low. Bring to a low boil.
  • Add the pears and cover. Cook for 40 minutes or until fork tender. Turn every 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • To the poaching liquid add the berries. Increase heat to high. Allow to cook for 10 minutes until thickened and reduced.
  • To serve, plate pears with a drizzle of the berry sauce, toasted coconut, and Dairy Free ice cream.
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