Poached pears are a delicious, light, and healthy dessert that can be made in minutes. This recipe for poached pears doesn’t require any alcohol, making it a great dessert for those avoiding alcohol, or for kids. Pears are poached in a lightly sweetened syrup and served warm or cold, making this a great dish for any time of year.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the pear wedges and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
- Carefully remove the pears from the syrup and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the syrup to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened slightly.
- Serve the pears warm or chilled, drizzled with the syrup.
Nutrition Information
- Serving size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70
- Total fat: 0g
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Total carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
Serving Suggestions
Poached pears are a great dessert on their own, but they can also be served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. They can also be served as an accompaniment to a main course, such as pork or chicken. The pears can also be served over pancakes or waffles for a special breakfast treat.
Poached pears are an easy and delicious dessert that can be enjoyed anytime. This alcohol-free recipe is a great way to enjoy the sweetness of poached pears without the added calories of added sugar or alcohol. Enjoy!
