Slowly simmered in a sweet syrup infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel, these easy Poached Pears are the perfect elegant but simple dessert for your next gathering!
All you need is a few simple basic ingredients and a saucepan to make this simple recipe.
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The best choices for poaching pears are firm varieties like Bosc pears and Anjou. Avoid Bartlett pears, which are too soft and will fall apart. Choose fruit either just ripe or slightly underripe.
Prepare the poaching liquid by bringing the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange peel to a boil in a large saucepan (alternatively wine as well). Place the pears in the hot liquid.
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Serve the finished pears warm or cold as a dessert on their own with some mascarpone, whipped cream, or ice cream. You can also serve them as part of another recipe, e.g. pear galette.
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Pears are a wonderful fruit that is in season year-round and signifies holidays. This poached pear dessert is sure to add tasty cheer to your family gatherings.