Description
Delicious and elegant poached pears in a sweet syrup flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and peel the pears, keeping them whole.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Gently add the pears to the simmering liquid, ensuring they are submerged.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until fork-tender but firm.
- Remove from heat and cool the pears slightly in their syrup before serving warm or chilled.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in syrup for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: French