Paleo Classic Poached Pears
Indulge in the elegance of dessert simplicity with these Paleo Classic Poached Pears, a perfect marriage of flavorful spices and natural sweetness. This paleo-friendly recipe transforms tender Bosc pears into a refined treat, gently simmered in a fragrant blend of honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and real vanilla bean. Enhanced with fresh lemon zest for a delicate citrusy brightness, these spiced pears are effortlessly elegant and surprisingly easy to create in just 45 minutes. Ideal for dinner parties or a healthy, gluten-free dessert option, serve them warm with a drizzle of reduced spiced syrup for a truly indulgent experience. Keywords: paleo poached pears, spiced poached pears, healthy pear dessert, paleo-friendly dessert recipes.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole Bosc pears
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Honey
- 2 whole Cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole Whole cloves
- 1 whole Star anise
- 1 whole Vanilla bean
- 1 whole Lemon
Directions
Step 1
Peel the Bosc pears, leaving the stems intact. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the core from the bottom of each pear.
Step 2
Halve the vanilla bean lengthwise to expose the seeds.
Step 3
Use a vegetable peeler to strip two or three long strips of zest (yellow outer skin layer) from the lemon, being careful not to include the bitter white pith.
Step 4
In a large saucepan, combine water and honey over medium heat. Stir until the honey completely dissolves to form a syrup.
Step 5
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and the split vanilla bean to the syrup. Also, add the lemon zest strips.
Step 6
Carefully place the peeled pears upright in the saucepan, ensuring they are submerged in the spiced syrup.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
Step 8
Poach the pears for about 20-30 minutes, or until they are tender all the way through when pierced with a fork.
Step 9
Once done, remove the pears from the syrup and set them aside to cool slightly.
Step 10
Continue to boil the syrup for an additional 5-10 minutes to slightly thicken if desired.
Step 11
Serve each poached pear with a generous ladle of the warm spiced syrup. Optionally, garnish with some of the poaching spices or a sprig of fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1984.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1189.1 |
| Total Fat 1.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 52.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 317.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 265.7g | |
| Protein 5.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 236.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1161.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories