Stewed pear

The stewed pear is a true all-rounder. Many people only know it as a side dish with winter game. That's a shame, really, because it's delicious in any season. You can use it sous vide in pies, salads, desserts, and cakes, for example. Nevertheless, these sous vide pears are a perfect match for game and stews. The reason for this is the aromatic spices, full-bodied red wine, and juicy pears. Moreover, the pears offer the perfect balance of sweet and sour for a dessert.

Author	Jorick
People	4
Temperature	82
Cooking time	1 hour
Prep time	30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 pears
• 700 ml red wine
• 125 g sugar
• 1 vanilla pod
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 juniper berry

Preparation

Make the marinade

A good choice for the wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Syrah. Place all the ingredients except the pears in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the mixture by 1/3. Then strain the liquid and discard the herbs.

Set the sous vide device to 82°C

Take a pan or sous vide container and fill it with warm water. Set the sous vide appliance to 82°C (180°F).

Peel the pears

Peel the pears and halve them. Remove the core and seeds. Then divide the juices and pears among the sous vide bags.

Yarn

Place the sous vide bag in the water bath and set the timer for 60 minutes. Check occasionally to see if the pears are ready by gently squeezing them. The cooking time depends on the ripeness of the pear. If the pear is not ripe, it will need to be cooked longer, possibly 15 to 30 minutes longer.

Serve!

The pears are ready when they can be gently squeezed but still hold their shape. Remove the pears from the water bath as soon as they are done. Serve immediately or chill in ice water. The liquid can be used as a sauce.

Make it even more delicious!

Complete the sous vide stewed pear with, for example, ice cream and kletskoppen.

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