Golden Caramelized Pear Burrata (Printable Version)
Tender caramelized pears paired with creamy burrata, maple caramel, and crunchy macadamias for a harmonious taste.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
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3 firm pears (Corella or Beurre Bosc), peeled, cored, and sliced horizontally into 3 rings each
→ Poaching Liquid
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2 cups water
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 split vanilla bean
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1 strip lemon zest
→ Caramel
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon wattleseed (optional)
→ Cream Mixture
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2 burrata balls, torn and gently stirred
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1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
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1 teaspoon honey
→ Garnish
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1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
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2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
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Fresh thyme sprigs
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Peel pears, core from the bottom while keeping stems intact, then slice each pear horizontally into three rings.
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In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, split vanilla bean, and lemon zest. Add pear slices and poach gently for 15 minutes until tender but firm. Remove and allow to cool.
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Simmer maple syrup and unsalted butter in a separate pan until slightly thickened. Stir in optional wattleseed for an Australian touch.
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In a bowl, combine torn burrata, mascarpone, and honey. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.
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Layer the bottom pear slice, add a dollop of cream mixture, cover with the middle pear slice, add more cream, then top with the pear’s top slice.
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Drizzle the warm caramel over the assembled towers, then sprinkle pomegranate seeds, chopped macadamias, and fresh thyme. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor.
# Additional Notes:
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Serving the towers slightly warm enhances the caramel’s aroma and intensifies the flavors.