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    Stewed pears

    Published: Apr 11, 2021 · Modified: Apr 11, 2021 by Sarah Brooks

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    Stewed pears in a bowl, with fresh pears, cinnamon sticks and a vintage serving spoon on the side, with text overlay, stewed pears and KCAEIC.

    These stewed pears have just four ingredients and are quick and easy to make. They are refined sugar free and make a delicious snack, dessert or even breakfast!

    Stewed pears in a bowl, with fresh pears, cinnamon sticks and a vintage serving spoon on the side.
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    Poached pears are an easy and healthy dessert. The natural sugars in the pears means there's not need to add extra sugar so they are refined sugar free, vegan and naturally gluten free.

    They are delicious warm straight from the stove, with some custard or vanilla ice cream for dessert, or cold with yogurt and cereal for a healthy breakfast or snack. I like to make a big batch at the beginning of the week so I have an easy healthy option through out the week.

    Stewed pears in a bowl, with fresh pears, cinnamon sticks and a vintage serving spoon on the side,

    Can you stew unripe pears?

    Yes, in fact it's a great way of making unripe pears or hard cooking pears edible. Stewing unripe pears will enhance their natural sweetness, decrease their bitterness and make them soft and edible.

    How long do stewed pears keep?

    Stewed pears will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

    Can you freeze stewed pears?

    Yes you can. To freeze wait until the pears a completely cool, then store in their stewing liquid in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.

    Looking for more fabulous pear recipes? Why not try making my pear compote, pear ice cream or pear crumble. Delicious!

    Ingredients

    Stewed pears ingredients, vanilla essence, pears, ground cinnamon, water (not pictured).

    Pears: fresh pears is best for this recipe. The beauty of this recipe is it works no matter how ripe your pears are. If you have crunchy pears you can cook them a little longer to soften them up but its also great for using up really ripe pears that are on their last legs and are just about to become over ripe.

    Water (not pictured): a splash of water helps loosen up these pears and gets the juices flowing to allow them to cook without drying out.

    Cinnamon: some ground cinnamon goes perfectly with these pears. You could mix things up by adding some other warming spices, such as cloves, ginger or nutmeg.

    Vanilla extract: sometimes also called vanilla essence, depending on where you live. You can use either, or imitation vanilla essence, depending on your preference and budget.

    How to make stewed pears

    Peeling, coring and slicing pears.

    Peel the pears, cut them into quarters and cut out the core. You can leave the skin on if you prefer, they will soften up when you cook them and be a bit healthier that way.

    Adding vanilla essence to water in a small bowl.

    Put the water into a small bowl and add the vanilla, mix well.

    Adding water and vanilla essence mix to pears in pot on stove.
    Sprinkling cinnamon over pears in pot on stove.

    Add they pears to a small with a lid. Pour over the water and vanilla and sprinkle with cinnamon and any other spices you want to add.

    Cooked pears in pot on stove.

    Put the lid on and cook until and delicious. If you pears are hard, crunch pears to start with, cook them for fifteen to twenty minutes. If you pears are very ripe and soft to start with cook for five minutes.

    Remove from stove, serve and enjoy!

    How to serve

    Stewed pears in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, with fresh pears, cinnamon sticks and a vintage serving spoon on the side.

    To serve the poached pears spoon into a bowl and enjoy! Fabulous hot or cold on their own, with some cereal and yogurt for breakfast or of with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or custard for dessert! Delicious!

    How to store

    In the fridge: These pears will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

    In the freezer: To freeze the pears wait until pears are completely cool and transfer pears and syrup to a sealed, airtight freezer proof container. The pears will freeze for up to three months. Thaw completely before eating, either cold or re-heat on the stove top or in the microwave.

    Have you made this recipe? Tell me how it went in the comments below and tag me on instagram so I can see your delicious creations! @keep_calm_and_eat_icecream

    Looking for more yummy dessert recipes?

    Why not try making

    • Pear Ice Cream
    • Easy vanilla ice cream
    • Apple crisp (apple crumble)
    • Cinnamon, apple and oat ice cream
    • Pear Crumble

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    Stewed pears

    These stewed pears have just four ingredients and are quick and easy to make. They are refined sugar free and make a delicious snack, dessert or even breakfast!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Australian
    Keyword: cinnamon pears, healthy breakfast, healthy dessert, healthy snack, naturally gluen free, naturally vegan, poached pears, refined sugar free, stewed pears, vanilla poached pears

    Ingredients

    • 4 medium pears
    • ¼ cup (60mls) water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Peal and core the pears and slice into quarters. You can leave the skin on if you prefer, it will soften as it cooks.
    • Put the water into a small bowl and add the vanilla essence. Mix well.
    • Put the pears into a small pot on the stove. Pour over the water and vanilla. Sprinkle over the cinnamon.
    • Put the lid on the pot and cook until soft. For already soft ripe pears this will take about five minutes. For hard, crunchy, under ripe pears will take about ten to fifteen minutes.
    • Remove from post, serve and enjoy!

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    1. Sylvie

      April 21, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious way to use pears, so comforting too! Would love to have some with yogurt right now

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