Poached Pear Delight

Indulge your senses with this elegant Poached Pear Delight, a dessert that’s as stunning to serve as it is easy to prepare. Perfectly poached Bosc or Anjou pears simmer gently in a fragrant bath of honey, sugar, and optional red wine, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. A touch of vanilla and a hint of lemon juice elevate the syrup’s complexity, which is later reduced to a luscious drizzle. This classic dish is an effortlessly sophisticated way to end a meal, and it’s served beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a creamy, indulgent finish. Simple yet refined, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet dessert at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Pears (preferably Bosc or Anjou)
• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 whole Vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 2 whole Star anise
• 3 whole Cloves
• 1 cup Red wine (optional, for a deeper flavor and color)
• 1 cup Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact for aesthetics. Trim the bottom of each pear slightly so they can stand upright if desired.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice. If using red wine, add that in as well.

Step 3

Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod (or the vanilla extract, if using) to the pot.

Step 4

Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves to the liquid. Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Carefully add the pears to the pot, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid. If necessary, add a bit more water to cover them.

Step 6

Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with a lid slightly ajar and poach the pears for 25-35 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the pears from the pot and set them aside on a plate.

Step 8

Increase the heat to medium-high and let the poaching liquid simmer until it reduces to a syrupy consistency, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the pears warm or at room temperature. Drizzle the reduced syrup over the pears and top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2441.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2388.7

Total Fat 82.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 236.6mg	0%
Sodium 148.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 378.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.4g	0%
Total Sugars 320.7g
Protein 9.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 431.1mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1547.6mg	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: 32.3%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 66.0%