Poached Pears with Gingerbread Cider Syrup

Elevate your dessert game with these elegant Poached Pears with Gingerbread Cider Syrup, a show-stopping treat that blends the natural sweetness of tender Bosc pears with the warm, spiced flavors of the holiday season. Poached in a fragrant mixture of apple cider, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, each pear transforms into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. The magic continues with a rich, buttery gingerbread-inspired syrup, created by reducing the poaching liquid into a luxurious drizzle bursting with cozy flavors, including hints of nutmeg and vanilla. Perfect for entertaining or a festive dinner, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious, delivering the perfect balance of sophistication and comfort in every bite. Serve these pear delights warm and enjoy the irresistible aroma and taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Bosc pears
• 4 cups Apple cider
• 2 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 4 Whole cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Slice a thin layer off the bottom of each pear so they can stand upright.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, water, and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Add the ginger (thinly sliced), cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg to the saucepan. Stir well.

Step 4

Place the peeled pears upright into the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the pears simmer uncovered, basting occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes or until tender. The pears should be easily pierced with a knife but not falling apart.

Step 6

Carefully remove the pears from the saucepan and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 7

Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger slices from the poaching liquid. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer the liquid until reduced by about half, forming a thickened syrup. This should take about 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.

Step 9

Plate each pear individually and drizzle generously with the warm gingerbread cider syrup. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2267.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1219.2

Total Fat 27.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 96.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 257.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 190.5g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 282.3mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 2061.3mg	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: 19.1%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 79.5%