Description
Experience the elegance of poached pears, gently simmered in a spiced syrup, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Choose Your Pears: Peel and set aside the firm yet ripe pears.
- 2. Prepare the Poaching Liquid: In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- 3. Add the Pears: Gently immerse the prepared pears into the poaching liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- 4. Poach: Bring to a gentle simmer and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 20-30 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Flip halfway through for even cooking.
- 5. Cool Down: Remove from heat and let the pears cool in their syrup for about 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- 6. Serve: Place pears on dessert plates and drizzle with syrup. Optionally, add whipped cream or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variations, consider including ginger or experimenting with different spices like cardamom. - Serve poached pears warm or chilled; both options are delightful!