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Cider poached pears on a speckled plate next to a silver spoon.
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Cider Poached Pears

Cider poached pears are soft, spiced pears that cook in cider sauce.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 159kcal
Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe Green Anjou pears
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Peel pears, and slice in half lengthwise.
    4 ripe Green Anjou pears
  • Leave the stems but remove the core.
  • In a large, shallow skillet, bring apple cider and spices just to boil over medium heat.
    2 cups apple cider, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Add pears.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer pears until tender, about 20-25 minutes. I flip my pears over half way through.
  • Serve pears warm with cider spooned over the top.

Notes

  • Check out the section above the recipe for tips on choosing ripe pears.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.5mg