Easy Classic Poached Pears (The Perfect Dinner Party Dessert)
Very moreish
Equipment
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Medium Pot
Ingredients
- 4 Pears
- 3 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Strips of lemon peel
Instructions
- Gently peel your pears, but leave the stems on, it gives them that “fancy bistro” look! Pro tip: slice a tiny sliver off the bottom so they can stand upright on the plate later.
- In a medium pot, stir together your water, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon peel. Bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down to a low simmer.
- Carefully submerge the pears in the liquid.
- While they simmer for 30–60 minutes, don’t just walk away! Keep pouring that beautiful syrup over the pears with a spoon. Basting them while they’re in the pot ensures they soak up all those aromatics and become even more tender and juicy.
Notes
Once a knife slides into the center easily, remove the pears and set them aside. Now, turn up the heat to reduce that leftover liquid into a thick, glossy syrup.
You will definitely need a little patience while you wait for that sauce to reduce. It takes a while to get it perfectly syrupy, but the wait is so worth it (30-60 mins).