Food Ideas
5 Cosy Winter Recipes with Pears
Pears are at their winter best, bringing mellow sweetness to both desserts and savoury dishes. This collection rounds up five cosy recipes, from red wine poached pears and crumble to roast chicken, tart and a fresh pear salad.
1.Red Wine Poached Pears
Elegant and simple, these pears are slowly poached in red wine with cinnamon, cardamom, and orange juice until ruby-rich and tender. Serve with mascarpone or ice cream for an impressive winter dessert.
2.Pear & Blue Cheese Tart
A savoury-sweet combo made in heaven. Buttery puff pastry layered with ripe pears, creamy blue cheese, toasted pistachios and thyme, perfect with a leafy salad and a glass of Tassie Pinot.
3.Warm Pear & Cinnamon Crumble
Classic comfort. This recipe uses sweet Tasmanian pears baked with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a golden, nutty oat crumble. Serve warm with thick cream or custard.
4.Honey Dijon Roast Chicken & Pears
One pot honey Dijon roast chicken and pears are cooked with wedges shallots in a simple sweet and savory herb glaze. An easy midweek meal full of flavour.
5.Pear, Rocket & Walnut Salad
Brighten your winter table with this crunchy, fresh side. Sliced pears, peppery rocket, toasted walnuts and shaved parmesan, all tossed in a balsamic glaze. Perfect with grilled meats or on its own.
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