Best 4 Spiced Honey Pears Recipes

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Spiced honey pears are a delectable and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on their own or as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes. They are also a great way to use up leftover pears. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for spiced honey pears, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a simple recipe with just a few ingredients or a more elaborate one with a variety of spices, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love.

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POACHED PEARS IN HONEY, GINGER AND CINNAMON SYRUP



Poached Pears in Honey, Ginger and Cinnamon Syrup image

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.

HONEY ROASTED PEARS



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My family has passed down this recipe for generations. The elegant pears are simple to make and only require a few minutes of prep, but the results are sensational. -Jan Sokol, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium pears, peeled
2 cardamom pods, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup honey
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cardamom, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. In a small saucepan, combine water and honey; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Pour over pears., Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45-55 minutes, basting every 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICED RED WINE POACHED PEARS



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As elegant as they are delicious, poached pears are a splendid finish to dinners dressy or plain. Here, the poaching syrup is red wine, honey and good cold-weather spices: cloves, cinnamon and star anise. Look for pears that are ripe but still firm, and if you can, choose pears that have stems - they make for a more attractive dish. You can serve the pears soon after they're made or you can cover and refrigerate them in their syrup and serve them chilled or at room temperature. They're good on their own or alongside whipped cream or crème fraîche.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lemon
6 ripe but firm pears
2 cups (480 milliliters) red wine
1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
Lightly sweetened whipped cream or crème fraîche, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Halve the lemon, and remove 3 wide strips of rind. Peel the pears, leaving a topknot of skin and the stem, if it's attached; rub with the cut lemon. Working from the bottom, core the pears.
  • Choose a pot that will hold the pears snugly. Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit inside the pot. Cut 4 slices from the lemon and put them, the strips of zest and all the other ingredients - except the pears - into the pot. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and add the pears, tops up - it's O.K. if they're not fully submerged. Cover with the paper circle and the pot's lid.
  • Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes - the pears should still be slightly firm but easily pierced with the tip of a knife; transfer them to a bowl. Boil the syrup for 5 minutes, pour over the fruit and discard the spices. Serve slightly warm, at room temperature or chilled, with or without cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICED PEARS



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I try to serve a fruit dish with every breakfast to get some extra vitamins in our diet. Not only are these pears quick and easy to prepare, they're delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (16 ounces) pear halves
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving syrup; set the pears aside. In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pears and simmer for about 5 minutes more or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe but firm pears for this recipe. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
  • Use a variety of spices to create a complex flavor profile. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pears. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the pears warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Spiced honey pears are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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