Poires tapées
Poires tapées is a traditional method of drying pears, originating from Tours. The pears are peeled, placed in racks with their stalks pointing down, and then transferred to wood-fired ovens, where they spend several days. Once the pears have completely dried out, they’re flattened with a platissoire, a special tool that speeds up dehydration.
Poires tapées are then transferred to a warm room and packaged. Nowadays, these pears are usually enjoyed rehydrated, cooked with sugar and cinnamon into a syrup, or soaked in eau-de-vie, Loire wine, or Hypocras spiced wine.
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