Sous Vide Pears with Vanilla Butter
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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
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Step 1
Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 175ºF (79ºC).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Finishing Steps
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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.
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Step 1
Use a spoon to drizzle butter sauce from the bags over pears. Serve with vanilla ice cream.