Spiced Poached Pears

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Spiced Poached Pears
45 min.
6
329kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spiced Poached Pears, a dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe Anjou pears paired with a symphony of spices. Perfect for a variety of occasions, these poached pears are not only a stunning centerpiece for your dining table but also cater to a wide range of dietary preferences, as they are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated starter, a charming antipasto, or a light snack, this recipe delivers on all fronts.

The gentle poaching process infuses the pears with the rich aromas of cinnamon and vanilla, while the addition of juniper berries adds a unique twist that will surprise and delight your guests. With just 45 minutes of prep and cooking time, you’ll find that this elegant dessert is surprisingly simple to make. Each pear half is drizzled with a luscious reduction of the poaching liquid, resulting in a beautiful dish that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. Serve them warm or chilled, and watch as your friends and family savor every bite.

So why wait? Embrace the warmth of spices and the natural sweetness of fruit with this exquisite recipe. Treat yourself and loved ones to a taste of simple yet sophisticated elegance that is sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 2.8 pounds anjou pears firm ripe peeled
  • stick cinnamon (3-inch)
  • 0.3 teaspoon juniper berries 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • inch vanilla pod split
  • 500 milliliter vino santo sweet

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Remove cores from blossom ends of pears, leaving stem end intact. If necessary, cut about 1/4 inch from base of each pear so it sits flat.
  2. Place wine, sugar, and orange juice in an oval 5-quart electric slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; stir seeds and bean into wine mixture.
  3. Add juniper berries and cinnamon stick. Set pears in wine mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until pears are tender.
  4. Remove pears from cooking liquid.
  5. Cut pears in half.
  6. Place pear halves in dessert dishes.
  7. Pour cooking liquid into a sieve over a medium saucepan; discard solids. Bring to a boil; boil 20 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.
  8. Drizzle sauce evenly over pears. Top with crme frache and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories329kcal
Protein1.62%
Fat2.1%
Carbs96.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.31
Glycemic Load
21.62
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.8608694594839%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.28mg
Petunidin
5.6mg
Delphinidin
3.3mg
Malvidin
80.16mg
Peonidin
3.32mg
Catechin
8.9mg
Epigallocatechin
1.23mg
Epicatechin
14.21mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
1.65mg
Naringenin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
0.62mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:329.16kcal
16.46%
Fat:0.6g
0.93%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.32%
Carbohydrates:62.07g
20.69%
Net Carbohydrates:55.29g
20.1%
Sugar:44.65g
49.61%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:10.05mg
0.44%
Alcohol:12.93g
100%
Alcohol %:5.04%
100%
Protein:1.05g
2.09%
Fiber:6.78g
27.13%
Vitamin C:15.85mg
19.21%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.24%
Copper:0.22mg
10.89%
Potassium:349.34mg
9.98%
Vitamin K:9.34µg
8.9%
Magnesium:24.03mg
6.01%
Folate:18.72µg
4.68%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.52%
Iron:0.66mg
3.68%
Phosphorus:35.27mg
3.53%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.51%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.34%
Calcium:33mg
3.3%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.89%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.91%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.79%
Vitamin A:81.25IU
1.63%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.57%
Selenium:0.76µg
1.09%
Source:My Recipes