Spiced Pears
Spiced pears poached in cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and orange zest with a simple syrup; an easy, elegant dessert to serve warm or chilled.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 830kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pears peeled, halved, and cored
- 8 cups water
- ½ cup sugar (See Notes 1)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 slices ginger optional(See Notes 2)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon orange zest optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Gently place the pear halves into the syrup. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, turning pears halfway through, until they’re tender but not falling apart.
- Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Continue simmering the syrup for an additional 10 minutes, until it has thickened slightly. Stir in vanilla at the end.
- Spoon syrup over the pears. Enjoy warm or let cool and chill for later.
Notes
- Use honey or maple syrup as a substitute for sugar, adjusting the amount to suit your preferred sweetness.
- Add extra ginger or a pinch more nutmeg for more pungent spice.
- Avoid rapid boiling so pears stay tender and don’t break apart.
- Store cooked pears and syrup in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through, or enjoy chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 215g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 170g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg