[Homemade] The Ruby Pear. A deep pomegranate-infused core and a slice of crimson Isomalt glass.

Ingredients (1 serving):
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• 2 firm pears

• 500 ml pure pomegranate juice (100%)

• 150 g sugar

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 star anise

• Juice of ½ lemon

Glass slice:
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• 100 g isomalt

• 1 drop red food coloring paste

Cream & Finish:
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• 250 g mascarpone

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 vanilla bean

• Raspberry powder, fresh mint

Preparation:
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1.Infusion & Cooking
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Peel one pear completely (leave the stem on).
Cut a 5 mm thick slice from the center of the second pear.

Pour:
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Bring the juice, sugar, spices, and lemon to a boil. Gently simmer the whole pear and the slice in the liquid for 15–20 minutes.

2. Ice bath:
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Place a small bowl inside a larger one filled with ice cubes. Add the pear and slice, along with a little of the syrup.

Important: Place a sheet of kitchen paper directly on the pear until it is fully saturated. Shock for 10 minutes. (The paper ensures an even color without streaks.)

3. The ruby ​​lacquer:
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Bring the remaining syrup to a boil in the pot until it thickens to a syrupy consistency and clings to a spoon.

4. The coating:
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Remove the entire pear from the bath and pat it completely dry with kitchen paper.

Action: Pour the hot lacquer over the dry pear until it is mirror-like all around.

5. Isomalt glass:
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Melt 100 g of isomalt and stir in the red paste.

Using tweezers, dip the red pear slice (which should be extremely dry!) ​​into the isomalt.

Let it harden briefly on parchment paper.

6. The final touch
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Place the mascarpone cream on the plate.

Generously dust with raspberry powder.

Place the lacquered pear on top.

Arrange the glass isomalt disc next to it and garnish with mint.

Enjoy! ♡
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It’s so pretty

the lemon needs to go into the press cut side down. it’s unintuitive, but works so much better **🙈**

One glass bowl with boiling liquid, another with ice water. I cringed expecting a glass explosion.

Seems like people have a lot of ☝️🤓 YOU SHOULD CHANGE THIS to add to what you’re doing across many of your posts, which reminds me of a really cute story.

At the 1982 New York premier of John Adams’s *Grand Pianola Music*, the crowd booed him while some cheered. The conductor came up to him absolutely beaming and asked how he felt. Adams was understandably upset and said, “They’re booing me.” The conductor said, “I know! Isn’t it great??”

The lesson is that when your art brings out critics who feel very strongly about what THEY think YOU should do with YOUR art, that means it is exciting. It attracts attention and makes people feel something. For every person with negative criticism, there are several more who quietly enjoyed it. I appreciate your gracious responses to all.

Good luck with your future endeavors!

Nicely done! I can only imagine all the flavors and the sweet tart balance. What is the white base and can you post the recipe? Great job!

I’m mesmerized

What peeler did you use for the pear?

That’s a $45 dessert.

Is that combination of vanilla and cinnamon somewhat unusual and does it standout or more just in the background?