Vegan Classic Poached Pears
Elevate your dessert game with these stunning Vegan Classic Poached Pears—an indulgent yet wholesome treat that’s both elegant and effortless to make! Perfectly ripe but firm pears, like Bosc or Anjou, are gently poached in a fragrant bath of velvety red wine, infused with warming spices like cinnamon and star anise, a hint of vanilla bean, and zesty orange. The result? Silky, tender pears with a ruby-red sheen, served with a drizzle of reduced wine syrup for a beautiful balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just 35 minutes, this plant-based dessert is ideal for dinner parties, holiday celebrations, or a romantic evening at home. Serve these vegan poached pears warm or chilled for an unforgettable, gourmet delight that will leave your guests asking for the recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
- 750 ml red wine
- 250 ml water
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 from one orange orange zest
Directions
Step 1
Begin by peeling the pears, leaving the stems intact. Use a melon baller or small spoon to core the pears from the bottom to remove the seeds.
Step 2
In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, water, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, vanilla bean and seeds, and orange zest. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 3
Place the peeled pears into the saucepan. Ensure they are mostly submerged in the wine mixture. If needed, add a little more water or wine just to cover the pears.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the saucepan with a lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape, and let the pears poach for about 20-25 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Step 5
Check the pears by piercing them gently with a knife; they should feel tender but not mushy.
Step 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the pears from the saucepan and set them aside to cool.
Step 7
Increase the heat under the saucepan and bring the poaching liquid to a boil. Reduce the liquid until it thickens slightly to form a syrup, roughly 10 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Step 9
To serve, place a poached pear on each plate. Drizzle with the reduced syrup and garnish with additional orange zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1890.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1671.5 |
| Total Fat 2.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 49.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 286.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 222.9g | |
| Protein 4.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 246.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1954.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories