Pear compote
Stewed pears are not as easy to prepare as stewed apples, as they contain more juice and you risk ending up with more of a coulis than a compote. So here are two simple methods to help you succeed.
461 K 3.8/5 (110 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
400 g
5 IngredientsLast modified on: April 26th 2012
For 400 g, you will need:
- 1
500 g Pears - 2
50 g caster sugar - 3
10 g Vanilla sugar - 4
1 lemon - 5
3 g agar-agar - Total weight: 695 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Peel the pears.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Cut them into 4 lengthways, then remove the core from each quarter.
Note: if your pears start to oxidize (turn brown) quickly, moisten them with a little lemon juice, or a little water and Vitamin C as you cut them.
Note: if your pears start to oxidize (turn brown) quickly, moisten them with a little lemon juice, or a little water and Vitamin C as you cut them.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Cut the quarters into small pieces in a pan. Add 1 tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice if you have not already added lemon juice during the cutting process.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
1st method (thickening):
Put the pan on low heat, add 50 g caster sugar and 10 g Vanilla sugar, cover and leave to come to the boil.
Take off the lid and leave to cook until the pears are soft.
Put the pan on low heat, add 50 g caster sugar and 10 g Vanilla sugar, cover and leave to come to the boil.
Take off the lid and leave to cook until the pears are soft.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Remove from the heat and blend thoroughly.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Return to the heat and bring to the boil. Add 3 g agar-agar while whisking.
Blend again and your pear compote is ready.
Blend again and your pear compote is ready.
Stage 7
2nd method (draining):
Put the pan on low heat, but do not add the sugar. Cover and leave to come to the boil.
Take off the lid and leave to cook until the pears are soft.
Put the pan on low heat, but do not add the sugar. Cover and leave to come to the boil.
Take off the lid and leave to cook until the pears are soft.
Stage 8
Drain the pears, then return to the pan on low heat and add 50 g caster sugar and 10 g Vanilla sugar. Cover and leave to simmer until the sugar has melted.
Stage 9
Blend thoroughly.
Stage 10
Your pear compote is ready.
Remarks
The choice of pears is very important. The quality of your compote will depend largely on their variety, ripeness and flavour. Choose the variety you prefer, of course, but I have a weakness for Williams. Avoid using Louise Bonnes as they do not cook well.
If you choose the gelling method, note that the weight of agar-agar is important and must be in proportion to the volume of pears after blending. A good rule of thumb is 4g agar-agar to one litre of blended pears.
If you choose the gelling method, note that the weight of agar-agar is important and must be in proportion to the volume of pears after blending. A good rule of thumb is 4g agar-agar to one litre of blended pears.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge in a sealed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 3 RDI=1 % | 180 RDI=20 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 590 RDI=30 % | 2,460 RDI: 30 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 30 RDI=2 % | 0 | 80 RDI=4 % | 350 RDI: 4 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 400 g : 1.80 €
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