4-Ingredient Poached Pears Recipe: A Must-Try Dessert Delight!
A simple and delicious dessert made with just four ingredients, poached pears are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add the pears to the saucepan.
- Simmer the pears for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove the pears from the liquid and let them cool.
- Serve warm or chilled, drizzled with the poaching liquid if desired.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon or star anise for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg