I think this Poached Pears Recipe is a wonderful touch that will make your guests feel so special! Wouldn't you want to see those pretty pears sitting on your dessert plate? With currants ...

Poached pears are such an elegant dish, light enough to enjoy after a heavy main. Avoid overripe pears as they can become mushy and lose their regal shape. Using a vegetable peeler, pare the zest ...

Poached pears are a brilliant make-ahead dessert that can be re-warmed, served at room temperature or even cold. Slice poached pears onto puff pastry for an easy tart, or even cheekily have them ...

This is an easy dish to make which draws its elegance from just a few simple flavours. Prep time: 10 minutes, plus cooling time Cook time: 1 hour 4 Ingredients Play The Telegraph’s ...

Poached with sugar syrup, white wine and spices and left in the fridge to absorb the liquid, these will benefit from being prepared a day or two in advance. We've warmed up the dish with sultanas ...

Peel the pear, cut into quarters and deseed. Mix all the ingredients for the poached pear, bring to a boil and simmer on low till the pear is soft. Keep aside.

Season to taste with salt and pepper (do not refrigerate). Core the pears, but do not peel. Cut them into thin lengthwise slices, and toss in a bowl with lemon juice. Add the lettuce, cheese ...