Best 5 Slow Cooker Spiced Poached Pears Recipes

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Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect Slow Cooker Spiced Poached Pears. Dive into the realm of flavors and embark on a delightful escapade as you explore a world of spices and aromas that await you in this delectable dish. Discover the secrets of transforming humble pears into a symphony of tastes, textures, and fragrances. Unravel the art of selecting the right ingredients, understanding the nuances of poaching techniques, and balancing spices to create a dish that will leave your taste buds craving more. Prepare to indulge in a taste sensation that will redefine your perception of poached pears and elevate your culinary skills to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER SPICED POACHED PEARS



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Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make; the recipe can be mostly prepared in advance of company arriving; and the presentation is lovely.-Jill Mant, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups dry red wine or cranberry juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 whole star anise
1 dried Sichuan peppercorn, optional
4 ripe Bosc pears
GANACHE:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPINGS:
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Fresh blackberries
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix wine, brown sugar, cherries, cinnamon, star anise and, if desired, peppercorn until blended. Peel and cut pears lengthwise in half. Remove cores, leaving a small well in the center of each. Arrange pears in wine mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until pears are almost tender. Discard star anise and peppercorn., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth., To serve, remove pears to dessert dishes; drizzle with some of the poaching liquid. Spoon ganache into wells of pears. Top with pine nuts and blackberries. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

SPICED POACHED PEARS IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Treat

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

750g golden caster sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 strips lemon zest (use a potato peeler)
1 star anise
1 vanilla pod , split lengthways
5 cloves
piece fresh root ginger , peeled and sliced
4 ripe pears , peeled
200g good-quality dark chocolate
142ml double cream
150ml full-fat milk
pinch ground cinnamon
vanilla ice cream , to serve

Steps:

  • In a pan big enough to hold the pears snugly, tip in all the ingredients except the pears. Half fill the pan with water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 mins to infuse, drop in pears, cover and gently poach for about 30 mins until soft. Turn off the heat and set aside. The pears can be poached up to 2 days ahead and kept in the poaching syrup in the fridge.
  • To make the chocolate sauce, tip the chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Bring the cream, milk and cinnamon to the boil and pour over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted. To serve, drain the pears and, holding them by the stem, dip them in the chocolate sauce to completely cover. Serve each pear with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 58 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium

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.

SPICED TEA POACHED PEARS



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Pears are among my favorite fall fruits. This lovely dessert makes them especially spectacular. Easy elegance at its best-and that's important around the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups water
1-1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup honey
9 orange-flavored black tea bags
12 medium pears
SAUCE:
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the water, brown sugar, cranberry sauce and honey. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5-8 minutes., Meanwhile, core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut a thin slice from bottom to level if necessary. Remove and discard tea bags. Add pears to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove pears with a slotted spoon and keep warm., In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups tea mixture to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche, confectioners' sugar and orange zest. Place pears on dessert plates. Drizzle with syrup and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, fragrant pears. This will ensure that your poached pears are flavorful and juicy.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe can be adjusted to your taste. You can add more or less cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg, or you can even add other spices like ginger or cardamom.
  • Don't overcook the pears. The pears should be tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Serve the pears warm or cold. Poached pears can be served warm or cold. If you serve them warm, you can top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. If you serve them cold, you can chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker spiced poached pears are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. The pears are poached in a flavorful syrup made with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The result is a tender, juicy pear that is bursting with flavor. Serve the pears warm or cold, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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