Pears and Pineapple Poached in Amaretto Crock Pot
Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible recipe for Pears and Pineapple Poached in Amaretto Crock Pot. Featuring the delicate flavors of ripe pears and juicy fresh pineapple gently simmered in a blend of Amaretto liqueur, vanilla, and warming spices like cinnamon and star anise, this dessert is pure elegance in a bowl. Each bite is infused with the luxurious sweetness of caramelized sugar and the subtle depth of the aromatic poaching liquid. Prepared effortlessly in a crock pot, this dish is perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to a gourmet dessert with minimal fuss. Serve these tender, golden fruit creations warm or chilled, garnished with fresh mint and paired with ice cream or whipped cream for a show-stopping finale to any meal. Keywords: Pears poached in Amaretto, pineapple dessert recipe, crock pot fruit dessert, elegant fruit dessert, easy poached fruit recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe pears
- 1 whole fresh pineapple
- 1 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 2 pieces star anise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact, and core them from the bottom using a small spoon or corer. Set the pears aside in a bowl of water with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Peel the pineapple, remove the core, and cut the flesh into bite-sized chunks. Set aside.
In the crock pot, combine the Amaretto liqueur, water, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, star anise, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Gently place the pears and pineapple chunks into the crock pot, ensuring the liquid covers most of the fruit. If necessary, add a bit more water to cover the fruit.
Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 3 hours. Turn the pears gently about halfway through the cooking time to ensure even poaching.
After 3 hours, check the pears for doneness by inserting a knife or skewer into the thickest part of a pear. It should glide in easily.
Carefully remove the pears and pineapple from the crock pot and transfer them to a serving dish. Let the poaching liquid cool slightly, then strain it to remove the spices.
Drizzle the strained poaching liquid over the pears and pineapple. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Serve warm or chilled as a light dessert on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 470.6 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 392.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2012 mg | 43% | |
*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.
