Poached Pears
These small batch poached pears are simple and elegant dessert, perfect for a cozy holiday dinner for two. Pears are gently simmered in a warm blend of brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. A classic and impressive dessert with very little effort.
Servings: 2 pears
Calories: 876kcal
Cost: 6.89
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 pears peeled and left whole with stem
Chocolate Sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the water, brown sugar, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon to a small saucepan big enough for two pears and have the liquid partially cover the pears, and place over a medium-high heat. Bring to the boil, before reducing to a low-medium heat.
- Add the pears to the saucepan and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender when pierced with a small sharp knife, but still hold their shape.
- Remove the pears from the poaching liquid and set aside. Continue simmering the poaching liquid for 15-10 minutes or until reduced into a syrup.
- Place the cream in a microwave safe mixing bowl, and microwave for 30 seconds or until hot but not boiling. Stir through the chopped chocolate, and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate has melted and sauce is smooth.
- Serve the poached pears with the syrup, and drizzle over the chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Pears should be almost covered by the poaching liquid, keeping in mind the pears will float and it will be impossible to completely submerge the pears. Add more water if necessary until the pears are covered. The amount of water added could also be reduced for smaller pears
- The amount of time the pears take to poach depends on the size of the pears. You may need to extend the poaching time for larger pears.
- The pears can also be cored and halved before poaching if preferred. Reduce the poaching time to suit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pear | Calories: 876kcal | Carbohydrates: 159g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 69mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 150g
