The best pears

[wired]

When in Spain I had goats cheese salad with pear puree, I've tried to make this but the pears lack flavour and seem watery, any ideas please?

[miacat]

You might try cooking the pureed pear then cooling it to take off some of the water and intesify the flavour - worth a try! Hope this helps :)

[wired]

Thanks Mia, have tried to get some cooking pears but can't find any but in the meantime will give your idea a try

[TheWinner]

I would suggest Williams pears. If you need a stronger pear flavour, why not try adding a little touch of liquer, like Poire William (you can buy little minature bottles from the off licence, ideal for cooking).

[wired]

No wonder you're a winner! why didn't I think of that- no,don't tell me.Thanks a lot.

[TheWinner]

You are very welcome. I hope your puree is successful. I love experimenting like this! It makes cooking fun!

[TheWinner]

p.s. I never buy CONFERENCE pears, these are the ones that taste gritty.