Sweet Spin on Small Pears
Juicy, tender pears bathed in sweet syrup, accented with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for any meal’s conclusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Small Pears: 4-6, Bosc or Anjou varieties preferred
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, fresh
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, unsalted
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Shortbread Cookies (Optional): For serving
Instructions
- Prep the pears by rinsing them under cool water and peeling if necessary.
- Mix the sugar, lemon juice, and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan until dissolved.
- Add the butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the syrup mixture.
- Simmer the pears upright in the syrup until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Caramelize the syrup by simmering it on low heat for another 10 minutes to thicken.
- Serve the pears in shallow dishes, drizzled with syrup and topped with crumbled shortbread.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled, with options like ice cream or yogurt for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: poached pears, dessert, sweet syrup, family recipe
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