DUTCH STEWED ' CINNAMON' PEARS (STOOFPEERTJES)

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Dutch Stewed ' Cinnamon' Pears (Stoofpeertjes) image

'Stoofpeertjes' is what they are called in dutch. Stewed cinnamon pears can be eaten warm or cold, served as dessert, but can also be served as a side dish.

Provided by Bollie

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kg small stewing pear
3 cloves
1 piece fresh lemon rind
2 cinnamon sticks
50 g brown sugar
200 ml red wine
100 ml black currant liqueur

Steps:

  • Peel the pears and leave whole.
  • Stab the lemon rind with the cloves.
  • Put the pears, lemon zest, cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large pan and pour in the red wine and liqueur.
  • Add enough water to just cover the pears.
  • Bring to the boil and leave the pears to simmer, covered, for 2.5 hours until tender.
  • Serve: Lift the pears carefully out of the pan, serve on a plate with some cinnamon ice cream and thick whipped cream.

Eboh Collins
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These stoofpeertjes were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The recipe was easy to follow, and the pears were cooked perfectly.


Tomas Kennedy
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I've been looking for a good stewed pear recipe, and this one is it! The pears were perfectly cooked, and the cinnamon flavor was subtle but present. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a perfect dessert.


Flauela Xhafa
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Yum! This was a great recipe. I made it for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. The pears were so tender and flavorful, and the cinnamon-spiced syrup was the perfect finishing touch.


t gold t gold
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These stoofpeertjes were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The pears were soft and flavorful, and the cinnamon-spiced syrup was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Garrett Kelly
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I was so excited to try this recipe, and it did not disappoint! The pears were perfectly stewed, and the cinnamon flavor was just right. I served them with whipped cream, and they were a hit with my family.