Best 5 Cider Poached Pears Recipes

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Cider poached pears are a classic dessert that is both elegant and easy to make. The pears are poached in a mixture of apple cider, spices, and sugar, which gives them a sweet and tangy flavor. The pears can be served warm or cold, and they can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt. They are also a great addition to pies, tarts, and other desserts. If you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert to make, cider poached pears are a great option.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CIDER POACHED PEARS



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Pears poached in spiced cider

Provided by Kate @ I Heart Eating

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ripe Green Anjou pears*
2 cups apple cider
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Peel pears, and slice in half lengthwise.
  • Leave the stems but remove the core.
  • In a large, shallow skillet, bring apple cider and spices just to boil over medium heat.
  • Add pears.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer pears until tender, about 20-25 minutes. I flip my pears over half way through.
  • Serve pears warm with cider spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 159 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 28 g

CIDER POACHED PEARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pear, apple cider, orange juice, star anises, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, greek yogurt, almond

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pear
1 cup apple cider
⅔ cup orange juice
2 star anises
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
⅓ cup almond, a handful

Steps:

  • Peel the pear, cut in half and core.
  • Add the cider, orange juice, star anise, cinnamon stick and vanilla extract to a small to medium pan.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the pear halves and poach at a low-medium heat for 10-20 minutes (until you can stick a knife through with no resistance).
  • Remove the pear halves when cooked.
  • Reduce the rest of the mixture over a medium heat until it is a thicker glaze.
  • Serve the pears with a dollop of greek yogurt, a handful of toasted almonds and the glaze.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 29 grams

CIDER POACHED PEARS



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This is an excellent dessert that is sure to impress your friends or family. The pears hold up really well in the slow cooker, and by poaching them with cider, the complementary spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, are infused into each pear. Not only do the pears taste amazing, but they look as good as they taste.

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups apple cider
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 Bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored

Steps:

  • Combine the cider, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cloves, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook just until the sugar dissolves, 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker. Add the pears, and then cover with a lid and cook on low2 hours, turning the pears halfway through.
  • Remove the pears using a slotted spoon and transfer to serving plates or a shallow dish. Carefully strain the poaching liquid back into the saucepan and reduce the liquid by half until thickened and syrupy. Pour the reduced sauce over the pears and chill in the refrigerator an additional 2 hours or up to 2 days.

POACHED PEARS IN HONEY, GINGER AND CINNAMON SYRUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 750-ml bottle Moscato wine or other sweet dessert wine
2 cups Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1 cinnamon stick, broken in 1/2
2 tablespoons honey
One 3/4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, and finely chopped
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 small, firm, ripe Anjou pears, peeled
Serving suggestion: Vanilla ice cream or gelato
2 cups sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan large enough to hold all the pears, combine the wine, Simple Syrup, cinnamon stick halves, honey, and ginger. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean and seeds to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the honey has melted. Add the pears and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender. Remove the pears from the liquid and allow to cool.
  • Continue to simmer the liquid until it thickens and is reduced by half, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Remove the cinnamon stick halves and the vanilla bean and discard.
  • Place each pear on a small serving plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with the honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup. Serve immediately.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.

EASY POACHED PEARS



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Bosc pears, available through April, become tender yet hold their shape well when poached. A spice-infused syrup gives them a pie-like flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Zest of 1 lemon, cut into thin strips
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups apple cider
1 cup water
8 Bosc pears (with stems), peeled and cored from bottom
Lemon sorbet, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine lemon zest, cinnamon stick, allspice, ground pepper, apple cider, and water.
  • Add pears. Cover with waxed paper to prevent discoloring. Bring to a simmer. Cook, turning pears occasionally, until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Remove pears from liquid; transfer to large bowl.
  • Raise heat to high; boil cider mixture until reduced to a syrup, about 15 minutes. Discard cinnamon. Pour syrup over pears; refrigerate. To serve, slice off a sliver from the bottom of each pear (so it stands upright). Serve pears with lemon sorbet, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe but firm pears: Pears that are too ripe will break down during poaching, while pears that are too firm will not soften properly.
  • Use a variety of pears: Different varieties of pears have different flavors and textures, so using a mix will give your poached pears a more complex flavor.
  • Poach the pears in a flavorful liquid: The poaching liquid is what will give your pears their flavor, so make sure to use a liquid that you enjoy the taste of. Cider, wine, and fruit juice are all good options.
  • Add spices and herbs to the poaching liquid: Spices and herbs can add a lot of flavor to poached pears. Some good options include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla bean.
  • Let the pears cool in the poaching liquid: This will help the pears to absorb more of the flavor of the liquid.
  • Serve the pears warm or cold: Poached pears can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference. If you are serving them warm, you can top them with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. If you are serving them cold, you can chill them in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

Conclusion:

Poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve them warm or cold, poached pears are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or potluck.

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