Pears with ... ?

Berries of all kinds go well- we like apple and raspberry- there are some very good quality frozen packs of fruit in most supermarkets you could add a sprinkle of those .

One of my favourites pear and ginger

Poach whole pears in American Cream Soda.....delicious.

Wow Katek, I have never hard of that one!

Thanks all x

Raisins or sultanas? Flaked almonds? Chopped cashews? A dash of Calvados or cognac or similar?

Pears are sometimes served with Marsala or chocolate sauce - perhaps some Tia Maria or a chocolate liqueur?

Blackberries, mint leaves, lavender, dry white wine?

I'm just brainstorming really - haven't tried any of these. DH doesn't like hot puddings (it's a continental thing). Best to go with the tried and tested above.

Caramel sauce is really nice when added to a poached pear.

Pears poached in blackcurrant juice and/or red wine.
I've tried that once or twice, good idea if you have some not-so-perfect pears.
It's reminded me - a friend has a pear tree covered with fruit just about ready to eat.

Why not just pears?

Lost sight of this over the past day or so ...

Well, we have a lot of pears to hand midgey and having just started to emerge from 'Courgettes with everything', I feel in need of a bit more variety .

I poach pears in red wine, nutmeg and brown sugar. Reduce the liquid after the pears are done, top chilled pears with the liquid, add chocolate sauce or shaved.