Easy Cinnamon Stewed Pears
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Easy Cinnamon Stewed Pears
Description
This recipe stews peeled and quartered ripe pears in a mixture of water, sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves. The sugar dissolves to form a light syrup as the pears simmer until soft but intact. The lemon juice helps maintain color and adds tartness to balance the sweetness, while cinnamon and cloves offer gentle spice notes that complement the fruit.
The texture is tender with the pears holding their shape without turning mushy. The cooking process allows the flavors to meld, creating a fragrant and mildly sweet stewed fruit suitable for various serving uses. The lemon juice’s acidity ensures the pears remain visually appealing and fresh-tasting.
These stewed pears can be served hot or cold and work well as a topping for breakfast items like pancakes and waffles or as an accompaniment to richer desserts like cheesecake or ice cream. They add moisture and a spice-infused sweetness that enhances many dishes.
The recipe is adaptable: using firmer pears requires longer cooking and adding spices like ginger or star anise can vary flavor profiles. Swapping water for red wine produces a festive variation. Monitor simmering to achieve the ideal tenderness without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 8 pear ripe
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar brown sugar or white
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
- 5 cloves Optional
Instructions
- Place the sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon stick into a medium-sized pot over a medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Peel and core the pears and cut into quarters, and add them to the pot.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the fruit is soft and begins to break down. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and cloves.
- Enjoy hot or cold. Delicious on yogurt, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, granola or cheesecake. Get creative with the tasty stewed pears.
Notes
- Peeling the pears is optional as skins soften while cooking, but peeled pears offer a smoother texture.
- Riper pears cook faster; watch closely to avoid over-softening and pear collapse.
- For festive flavor, replace water with red or mulled wine during cooking.
- Adding peeled chopped ginger or star anise can bring additional spice notes to the stewed pears.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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