Nut-Free Classic Poached Pears
Elevate your dessert game with this Nut-Free Classic Poached Pears recipe—an elegant and allergen-friendly treat perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender Bosc pears delicately simmered in a fragrant bath of vanilla bean, cinnamon, cloves, and subtle citrus from fresh lemon, this dish is as aromatic as it is beautiful. The silky poaching liquid doubles as a glossy syrup, adding a luxurious finishing touch to the pears. Ready in under an hour, this easy yet sophisticated dessert is perfect for impressing guests or indulging in everyday elegance. Serve these poached pears warm or at room temperature for a nut-free indulgence that's both versatile and refined!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Bosc pears
- 4 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Vanilla bean
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 1 medium Lemon
- 3 whole Cloves
Instructions
Peel the pears, leaving the stem intact. Core them from the bottom using a melon baller or paring knife to remove the seeds.
Slice the lemon in half and rub the cut side over the peeled pears to prevent browning.
In a large saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the saucepan. Add the vanilla bean pod to the pan as well.
Add the cinnamon stick and cloves to the saucepan. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon into the pan.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Carefully place the prepared pears into the simmering liquid, standing them upright if possible.
Simmer the pears for 20-30 minutes, occasionally basting them with the poaching liquid, until they're tender when pierced with a fork.
Once done, remove the pears from the liquid and set aside.
Increase the heat and boil the poaching liquid until it reduces by about half, forming a syrup.
Strain the syrup to remove the spices.
Serve the pears warm or at room temperature drizzled with the reduced syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 420.4 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 370.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*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.
