Honey Cinnamon Poached Pears
Tender honey cinnamon poached pears gently simmered until soft and infused with warm spice. A light and elegant dessert that is simple to prepare yet beautifully flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh pears, peeled and halved with cores removed
- 3 cups water (720 milliliters)
- 1/3 cup honey (about 110 grams)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 15 milliliters)
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan on the stove.
- Combine water, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in the saucepan. Stir gently.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Carefully add the peeled pear halves into the simmering liquid.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, turning pears occasionally, until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Simmer the syrup a few extra minutes to slightly thicken if desired.
- Spoon warm syrup over pears and serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe pears to help them hold their shape.
- Do not let the liquid boil rapidly, keep it at a gentle simmer.
- Store pears in their syrup for deeper flavor.
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