Heart-Healthy Classic Poached Pears
Elevate your dessert game with these Heart-Healthy Classic Poached Pears, a refined and deliciously guilt-free treat. Perfectly ripe yet firm pears are gently simmered in a fragrant blend of honey-sweetened water, zesty lemon juice, aromatic cinnamon, exotic vanilla bean, and star anise for a luxurious depth of flavor. This easy, low-fat recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and delivers a sophisticated balance of sweetness and spice, making it a great choice for dessert or a brunch centerpiece. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and drizzled with a silky poaching syrup, these tender pears are not only stunning but also packed with antioxidants and free from processed sugars. Serve warm or at room temperature for a timeless, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as nutritious as it is beautiful!
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Ingredients
- 4 whole Ripe but firm pears
- 4 cups Water
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 1 whole Vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped)
- 2 whole Star anise
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.
Step 2
Cut a small slice off the bottom of each pear so they can stand upright. This also helps them cook evenly.
Step 3
In a large saucepan, combine water, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and star anise.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the honey dissolves.
Step 5
Carefully add the pears to the simmering liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged. You can add a little more water if necessary.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and poach the pears for about 20-30 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 7
Turn the pears occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Step 8
Once the pears are cooked, remove them from the poaching liquid and let them cool slightly.
Step 9
Strain the poaching liquid and reserve it. It can be reduced to a syrup by simmering it further, if desired.
Step 10
Serve the poached pears warm or at room temperature, drizzled with the poaching syrup and garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1783.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 646.1 |
| Total Fat 3.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 44.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 167.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 117.7g | |
| Protein 4.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 221.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1054.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories