Mediterranean Diet Classic Poached Pears
Indulge in the sophisticated simplicity of Mediterranean Diet Classic Poached Pears, a guilt-free dessert that’s as elegant as it is delicious. This delightful recipe combines tender Bosc pears with a subtly spiced honey-infused poaching liquid featuring cinnamon, star anise, and citrusy notes of lemon peel. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cooking time of 25 minutes, it’s a quick yet luxurious treat. Reduced poaching syrup adds a luscious glaze, while fresh mint leaves offer a fragrant garnish. Perfect served warm or at room temperature, this Mediterranean-inspired dessert is ideal for dinner parties or a healthy, low-effort indulgence. Keywords: Mediterranean dessert, poached pears recipe, healthy desserts, spiced pears.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole Bosc pears
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 strip Lemon peel
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 1 whole Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 bunch Mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Core the pears from the bottom using a melon baller or small spoon.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine water, honey, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and star anise.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring gently until the honey dissolves.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and add the pears to the saucepan. Ensure they are fully submerged in the liquid. If necessary, add a little more water.
Step 5
Poach the pears for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender when pierced with a knife.
Step 6
Remove the pears from the saucepan and set them aside on a plate to cool slightly.
Step 7
Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer the poaching liquid until it reduces by half and becomes syrupy, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the cinnamon stick, star anise, and lemon peel from the syrup. Stir the vanilla extract and lemon juice into the syrup.
Step 9
To serve, place each pear on a dessert plate and drizzle with the poaching syrup.
Step 10
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1874.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 831.0 |
| Total Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 45.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 219.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 166.8g | |
| Protein 7.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 499.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1469.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories