Lemon Grass Spiced Poached Pears

Transform your dessert game with these elegant Lemongrass Spiced Poached Pears, where tender pears meet a symphony of aromatic flavors. Infused with the delicate essence of lemongrass, warm cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, fresh ginger, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe creates a perfectly balanced, lightly spiced treat that’s as comforting as it is refined. The pears are simmered to perfection in a honey-sweetened poaching liquid that’s later reduced to a luscious syrup for drizzling. Finished with a touch of lemon zest and optional mint, this dessert is ideal for everything from dinner parties to weeknight indulgence. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these poached pears are a feast for both the eyes and the palate, offering an easy yet impressive way to elevate your dessert repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Pears (e.g., Bosc or Anjou)
• 2 whole Lemongrass stalks
• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 2 whole Star anise
• 4 whole Cardamom pods
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 8 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the pears, leaving the stems attached, and cut a small slice off the bottom of each pear to help them stand upright if serving that way.

Step 2

Trim the lemongrass stalks and lightly crush with the side of a knife to release their flavor.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, honey, lemongrass, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods, ginger (sliced), vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and carefully place the pears into the poaching liquid. Ensure they are fully submerged; if not, rotate them during cooking to ensure even poaching.

Step 6

Simmer the pears for 25-30 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Cooking time may vary based on pear ripeness.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the pears from the liquid using a slotted spoon and set them aside to cool slightly.

Step 8

Increase the heat to medium-high and reduce the poaching liquid to a syrupy consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Strain the liquid to remove spices and lemongrass.

Step 9

Serve the pears warm or at room temperature, drizzled with the reduced syrup and garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2082.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1494.7

Total Fat 3.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 52.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 387.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 303.2g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 322.0mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2057.9mg	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: 1.8%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 96.4%