Low Sodium Classic Poached Pears
Elevate your dessert game with this delightfully simple recipe for Low Sodium Classic Poached Pears! Perfect for heart-healthy eating, this elegant treat features tender Bosc pears gently simmered in a fragrant mixture of honey, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla, creating a naturally sweet yet low-sodium indulgence. Enhanced with a splash of lemon juice, the pears are poached until succulent and finished with a luscious reduction of the spiced poaching liquid for a syrupy drizzle. Ideal for a light dessert or sophisticated dinner-party finale, this recipe showcases how minimal, wholesome ingredients can produce maximum flavor. Ready in about an hour and easy to prepare, it’s a refined choice for those seeking flavorful, health-conscious desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Bosc pears
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel the pears, keeping the stems intact. Slice a small amount off the bottom of each pear if needed to allow them to stand upright.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and cloves over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the honey is fully dissolved, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
Add the peeled pears to the saucepan, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.
Cover the pan with a lid slightly ajar and allow the pears to poach gently for 25-35 minutes, until tender. Turn the pears occasionally to ensure even poaching.
To check the pears, insert a knife into the thickest part of a pear; it should slide in easily when done.
Once the pears are done, remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
Discard the cloves and cinnamon sticks from the poaching liquid.
Increase the heat and bring the poaching liquid to a boil. Reduce the liquid by half to create a syrup-like consistency, this should take about 10 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
Serve the poached pears on individual plates or a serving platter, drizzling the reduced poaching liquid over them.
Enjoy your deliciously simple and elegant low-sodium poached pears!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 20% | |
*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.
