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Pear Melba

Zojirushi Recipe – Pear Melba

Adapted from the famous Peach Melba dessert, this recipe uses pears instead of peaches. A perfect comfort dessert for a cozy day.

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            	Pear Melba  Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 8-12):
Compote:

  • 4-6 Bosc pears
  • 4 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Raspberry Sauce:

  • 12 oz. raspberries
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. kirschwasser cherry spirit (optional)

Topping:

  • 8-12 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 8-12 sprigs mint (optional)

*This recipe was developed for Gourmet d'Expert® Electric Skillet (EP-RAC50). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.


              Pear Melba Step 1
1

Peel and cut pears in halves, remove seeds and surrounding hard core parts.


              Pear Melba Step 2
2

Add water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla bean into the Gourmet d'Expert® Electric Skillet. Set temperature to 360ºF and stir to dissolve the sugar. Without covering the pan with lid, bring mixture to a boil and keep boiling for about 3 minutes, then reduce heat to SIMMER.


              Pear Melba Step 3
3

Add pears to the pan. Flip occasionally, poach for 20-30 minutes or until tender at the center.


              Pear Melba Step 4
4

Turn heat off. Allow pears to become cool to touch, then transfer to a container. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 3 days. The remaining poaching syrup may be discarded or reserved to use for another recipe.


              Pear Melba Step 5
5

Prepare the raspberry sauce. Add raspberries and sugar to a blender or a food processor and puree until smooth. Remove pits with a strainer and mix in optional kirschwasser. Transfer sauce into a pitcher.


              Pear Melba Step 6
6

Assemble the Pear Melba. In each dessert bowl, place one scoop of ice cream, then add a pear half. Pour raspberry sauce and garnish with an optional mint sprig. 


              Pear Melba Step 7
7

Enjoy!

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