Vegan Classic Poached Pears
Elevate your dessert game with these Vegan Classic Poached Pears, an elegant and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. This recipe transforms ripe yet firm pears like Bosc or Anjou into tender, wine-infused delights that boast a symphony of warm spices and citrus notes. Simmered in a vibrant mixture of red wine, water, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla bean, and fresh orange zest, these poached pears soak in deep, rich flavors while achieving a silky texture. The reduced red wine syrup adds a luxurious touch, making this plant-based dessert refined yet approachable. Simple to prepare in just 35 minutes, this show-stopping vegan recipe is perfect for impressing dinner party guests or indulging in a sophisticated solo treat. Embrace its unforgettable aroma, stunning presentation, and versatile serving potential—whether alongside dairy-free ice cream or as a standalone masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
- 750 ml red wine
- 250 ml water
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 from one orange orange zest
Instructions
Begin by peeling the pears, leaving the stems intact. Use a melon baller or small spoon to core the pears from the bottom to remove the seeds.
In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, water, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, vanilla bean and seeds, and orange zest. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Place the peeled pears into the saucepan. Ensure they are mostly submerged in the wine mixture. If needed, add a little more water or wine just to cover the pears.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the saucepan with a lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape, and let the pears poach for about 20-25 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Check the pears by piercing them gently with a knife; they should feel tender but not mushy.
Once cooked, carefully remove the pears from the saucepan and set them aside to cool.
Increase the heat under the saucepan and bring the poaching liquid to a boil. Reduce the liquid until it thickens slightly to form a syrup, roughly 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
To serve, place a poached pear on each plate. Drizzle with the reduced syrup and garnish with additional orange zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.1 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1954 mg | 42% | |
*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.
