Dairy-Free Classic Poached Pears

Elevate your dessert game with these Dairy-Free Classic Poached Pears, a timeless and elegant treat perfect for any occasion. Gently simmered in a fragrant blend of water, sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon, cloves, and citrus zest, these pears transform into tender, flavor-infused delights with a stunningly aromatic syrup. This dairy-free recipe is ideal for entertaining or treating yourself to a light yet indulgent dessert. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a beautifully simple way to highlight fresh, ripe pears while keeping your dish free of dairy. Serve them warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of the spiced citrus syrup, and watch as this naturally gluten-free dessert becomes the star of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole ripe but firm pears
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 whole vanilla bean
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 whole orange

Directions

Step 1

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Slice a thin layer off the bottom of each pear to allow them to stand upright if desired.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar over medium heat.

Step 3

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.

Step 4

Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, zest of the lemon and orange (use a vegetable peeler to avoid the bitter white pith) into the saucepan.

Step 5

Bring the poaching liquid to a simmer and allow it to boil gently for 5 minutes to let the flavors infuse.

Step 6

Add the pears to the liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged. You may place a small heatproof plate on top of the pears to keep them submerged, if necessary.

Step 7

Poach the pears for 25-30 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Turn the pears occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 8

Remove the pears from the poaching liquid and set aside to cool.

Step 9

Continue to simmer the poaching liquid until it reduces to a syrupy consistency, approximately 10-15 additional minutes.

Step 10

Strain the syrup to remove the spices and peels.

Step 11

Serve the poached pears warm or at room temperature, drizzled with the reduced syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2077.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1334.5

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 69.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 336.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 281.5g
Protein 4.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275.1mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1255.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.1%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 96.5%