Poached Pears (VIDEO)
Slowly simmered in a sweet syrup infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel, these Poached Pears are the perfect elegant but simple dessert for your next gathering!
Servings: 4
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Pears firm varieties like Bosc and Anjou
- 1 liter Water optionally replace half of the water with red or white wine
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 1 large Cinnamon stick
- 1 Orange peel
- few Cloves
Instructions
- Bring all ingredients to boil (except pears) in a large enough saucepan
- Peel the pears and either cut them into half (vertically) or leave them in one piece
- Cook the pears for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of the pears) on medium heat. Do not overcook the fruits, it is better to slighly udercook them
- Serve it warm or cold as an individual dessert with some whipped mascarpone, or if it is part of a recipe, proceed accoridng to the recipe
- Store refrigerated for 2-3 days in air-tight container
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.3mg
