In my kitchen, there are certain utensils that become true culinary heroes, and the Dupla Prior pan by Bra is definitely one of them. Beyond its brilliance for making omelettes, I discovered its incredible ability to transform simple pears into a heavenly dessert (and in just 10 minutes!).
Imagine this: juicy pears, peeled and cored, with a touch of vanilla and the magical steam effect of the Dupla Prior pan by Bra. In just a few minutes, these pears become a comforting delicacy that seems taken from the sweetest childhood memories.
Accompanied by a homemade red fruit jam, where acidity and sweetness dance in perfect harmony, these vanilla pears are simply addictive. And to take this culinary journey to the next level, what better than topping them with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream? It's the perfect contrast, the chilled freshness that melts with the warm softness of the pears.
It's with the unexpected but essential help of the Dupla Prior pan by Bra that I invite you to dive into this experience of comforting flavors with my "Vanilla pears with red fruits and vanilla ice cream". A delight that embodies the love of homemade cooking and the little details that turn every bite into a true pleasure. Enjoy this explosion of sweetness and taste the magic in every spoonful!
Ingredients
For the pears:
- 4 conference pears
- 10 g of brown sugar
- 15 g of butter
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
- 1 vanilla bean
- 3 star anise
- 50 ml of water
For the mixed berry jam:
- 300 g of frozen mixed berries
- 50 g of brown sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
- 20 ml of water
To serve:
- Vanilla and macadamia ice cream
- Fresh mint leaves
Preparation
- We prepare the jam: For the jam, mix all its ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. It is recommended to make the jam in advance so it is cold at serving time (a few hours before or even the day before).
- Place the Dupla pan over low heat so it begins to warm. While you prepare the pears, flip it after a couple of minutes so both sides heat up (you can also separate the two pans and place each on independent burners).
- We prepare the pears: Cut the pears in half, peel them and remove the seeds and stem. Place them in the Dupla Prior pan by Bra, spread across the pan with space between them.
- Add sugar, butter cut into cubes, lemon juice, water, the vanilla bean split in half, and star anise over the pears in the pan. Close the pan and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
- After that time, flip the pan, making sure all the pears have turned over correctly, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let them cool down.
- Plating: Once the pears are ready, serve them warm or chilled from the fridge. Place two halves per person and add a couple of tablespoons of red fruit jam. Optionally, accompany with a scoop of vanilla and macadamia ice cream and garnish with mint leaves to give a fresh touch to the dish.
Notes:
- You can prepare everything the day before serving, but if you do, remove it from the fridge a few hours beforehand so the pears are at room temperature.
- Don't overdo the vanilla ice cream, if using it. The star should be the pears, and the contrast with the intensity of that red fruit jam.
- Pears also go very well with almonds. You can garnish with some toasted sliced almonds.
