Poached Pears
Poached pears are an elegant fall dessert that looks fancy but comes together with simple ingredients. With a soft texture and sweet-spiced flavor, they’re a showstopper that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pears (red preferred)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups rosé wine (or pear nectar)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 cardamom pods smashed with the back of a knife
- 1 vanilla bean cut in half lengthwise
- ¾ cup water (approximately)
- full-fat Greek yogurt to serve
- granola to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the pears: Cut the pears in half. One side will have the stem intact, and the other will not. Use a melon baller to remove seeds and tough ends.4 pears (red preferred)
- Cook the pears: Melt butter over medium-high heat in a skillet. Once melted, add pear halves, cut side down. Lightly sear pears until they begin to caramelize and turn slightly brown, 4-6 minutes.3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Prepare the liquid: In a 4-quart saucepan, combine the wine, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, and split vanilla bean. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 2-3 minutes.2 cups rosé wine (or pear nectar), ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 5 whole cloves, 3 cardamom pods , 1 vanilla bean
- Poach the pears: Add the pears and just enough water to cover the pears. Cover and turn the heat to low, and poach until the pears are tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat. Place two pear halves on a bed of Greek yogurt and sprinkle with granola. If making ahead, the pears can be chilled in the poaching liquid for later use.¾ cup water (approximately), full-fat Greek yogurt, granola
- Optional reduction: Cook the remaining poaching liquid on high heat until it is reduced and slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (not including granola and yogurt) | Calories: 177kcal