5.0 from 15 votes
Cider Poached Pears
Pears poached in spiced cider
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 159 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Green Anjou pears*
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Peel pears, and slice in half lengthwise.
- Leave the stems but remove the core.
- In a large, shallow skillet, bring apple cider and spices just to boil over medium heat.
- 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.
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Notes
- Check out the section above the recipe for tips on choosing ripe pears.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
159kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
325mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.