Spiced Poached Pears served in an artisan ceramic bowl, soft and golden, poached in a rich syrup infused with cinnamon, star anise, and citrus zest. The dish is garnished with a drizzle of syrup and whole spices, styled on a rustic wooden table with a linen napkin, a small jug of extra syrup, and a spoon.

Spiced Poached Pears in Sherry Syrup

These spiced poached pears, bathed in a rich sherry syrup, make a perfect winter dessert. The warm spices and deep flavor of sherry create a decadent dish that’s perfect for a festive meal or cozy evening.
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 10 minuten
Cooking Time:30 minuten
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Equipment

  • Peeler
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • serving bowls.

Ingrediënten

  • 4 ripe pears peeled and cored
  • 1 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructies

  • In a saucepan, combine the sherry, water, and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and lemon zest to the syrup.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the peeled and cored pears to the pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender.
  • Once the pears are cooked, remove them from the syrup and set aside.
  • Increase the heat and let the syrup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  • Serve the poached pears in bowls, drizzled with the spiced syrup.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a luxurious finish.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a glass of the same dry sherry used in the recipe or a sweet dessert wine like Muscat.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 190 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 0 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 35 g | Salt: 0.05 g
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Recipe Category Comfort Food / Dessert / Fruit / Slow cooker
Country Spain
Holliday: Christmas
Season: Autumn
Diets Vegetarian
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