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Easy Cinnamon Stewed Pears
5 from 72 votes

Easy Cinnamon Stewed Pears

Easy Cinnamon Stewed Pears feature ripe pears gently cooked with sugar, lemon juice, and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves. The result is a tender, subtly spiced fruit compote that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. The pears soften without collapsing, creating a versatile topping or side dish for desserts such as yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream, adding natural sweetness and aromatic depth.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Vegan

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Peel and core the pears and cut into quarters, and add them to the pot.
  3. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the fruit is soft and begins to break down. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and cloves.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% 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.