Deconstructed Poached Pear
The perfect beginning or ending to a meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 bosc pear
- 1 cup white wine I used an unoaked Chardonnay
- 2 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Combine almonds and maple syrup in microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high in 30 second increments, stirring after each.
- When syrup clings to almonds and no liquid rests in bottom of bowl, remove from microwave.
- Transfer almonds to a cutting board or piece of waxed paper.
- Spread out and cool.
- Cut pears in half, and carefully remove stems and cores.
- Cut each half into 10-12 thin slices.
- Pour wine into small saucepot, and place on high heat.
- When wine begins to boil, reduce to a simmer and add pear slices.
- Allow slices to simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just fork tender.
- While simmering combine goat cheese and milk in bowl of a stand mixer or regular bowl with hand mixer.
- Mix on medium speed until fluffy.
- To assemble: place 5-6 pear slices on plate.
- Form a quenelle of goat cheese, using two spoons.
- Sprinkle with almonds.