Description
Learn how to make perfectly tender and flavorful poached pears with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.
- In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the pears to the saucepan.
- Simmer the pears for about 20-30 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Remove the pears from the liquid and let them cool.
- Serve the poached pears warm or chilled, drizzled with the poaching liquid.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
- Experiment with different spices like star anise or cloves for added flavor.
- Serve with ice cream or yogurt for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg