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Description
Tender pears are gently poached in apple cider with cinnamon and cloves, then served with a sweet spiced syrup.
Ingredients
- 3 large or 6 small under-ripe pears, such as Green Anjou
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Peel the pears and cut them into segments. Discard the cores.
- Combine the pears, apple cider, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sugar in a large pot or Dutch oven. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Check the pears with a fork. When they are cooked to your liking, remove them from the pot and set them aside to cool. Avoid overcooking, as they can become mushy.
- Bring the remaining liquid to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it thickens into a syrup.
- Pour the syrup over the pears.
- Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Under-ripe pears hold their shape better during poaching.
- Brown sugar can be used in place of coconut sugar.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size and ripeness of the pears; check them with a fork to prevent overcooking.
- Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients used.