Dutch Stewed Cinnamon Pears Stoofpeertjes
Transform your dining table into a cozy taste of the Netherlands with Dutch Stewed Cinnamon Pears, or Stoofpeertjes—a classic dessert that combines tender poached pears with warm spices and a luscious syrup. Perfect for the colder months, this recipe uses small, firm pears like Gieser Wildeman or Bosc, slowly simmered in a blend of dry red wine (or water for a non-alcoholic version), sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and optional lemon peel. As the pears soak in the aromatic liquid, they take on a stunning ruby hue and fragrant depth. Finished with a drizzle of thickened spiced syrup, these pears are as elegant as they are comforting. Enjoy them warm or chilled, as part of a festive dessert spread or as an indulgent side dish for hearty winter meals. A true Dutch treat that’s simple yet sophisticated!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 small firm pears (e.g., Gieser Wildeman or Bosc)
- 500 ml dry red wine (or water for a non-alcoholic version)
- 75 g granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 strip lemon peel (optional)
- 500 ml water
Instructions
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. You can choose to core them from the bottom if desired, but it is not essential.
In a large pot, combine the red wine, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and lemon peel (if using). Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Place the pears upright in the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Add more water if needed to cover the pears.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the pears simmer for 90 minutes, or until tender. Check occasionally to ensure the liquid doesn’t evaporate too much, adding a little more water if necessary.
Once the pears are cooked and have absorbed the beautiful red hue, carefully remove them from the pot and set aside.
Turn up the heat and simmer the remaining liquid until it thickens slightly into a syrup-like consistency, about 5–10 minutes.
Serve the warm pears drizzled with the reduced syrup. They can also be served chilled as a dessert or alongside a hearty winter meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.7 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
