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Easy Stewed Pears Recipe
Stewed pears simmered in a delightful spicy syrup with cinnamon and star anise. It is a simple dessert ready in no time and perfect for serving with ice cream, waffles, pancakes, or on its own.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 69 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb pears 450, Note 1
- ¾ cup water 180 ml
- 3 tablespoons sweetener more to taste, Note 2
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Syrup: Place water, lemon juice, spices, and sweetener in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pears: In the meantime, cut pears into large cubes. You can peel them first if you like, but I never do.
- Simmer: Add pears to the syrup, cover, and simmer gently for about 7 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking for 5 to 8 minutes depending on the ripeness and type of pear. The fruit should be on the soft side but not mushy.
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Notes
- From underripe to ripe, but not too ripe. The cooking time depends on the ripeness of the fruit.
- I use xylitol. Sub with granulated sugar (the same amount) or any other sweetener you like to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
32IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 32IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.