Sous Vide Pears with Vanilla Butter

Ingredients for 2

• 2 ripe pears, peeled

• 1 vanilla bean

• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

• 1/8 teaspoon flaky sea salt

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

• Step 1

  Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 175ºF (79ºC).

• Step 2

  Slice the pears in half lengthwise. Using a small measuring spoon, scoop out the core. Divide pear halves between two zipper lock or vacuum seal bags.

• Step 3

  Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and use the back of a pairing knife to scrape all of the seeds out into a small bowl. Add the brown sugar and salt. Using your fingers, rub the vanilla bean seeds into the sugar until well combined.

• Step 4

  Divide the sugar mixture between the two bags. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter and one half of the vanilla bean pod to each bag. Seal the bags using the water immersion technique or a vacuum sealer on the moist setting. Transfer the bags to the water bath and set the timer for 30 minutes.

• Finishing Steps

• Step 0

  When the timer goes off, remove the bags from the water bath. Remove the pears from the bag and transfer to serving bowls.

• Step 1

  Use a spoon to drizzle butter sauce from the bags over pears. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

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