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Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears

Delicious Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears for Elegant Celebrations

This elegant Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears recipe combines bourbon, cinnamon, and orange juice for a delightful vegan and gluten-free dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pears
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poaching Syrup
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Bourbon Brandy can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice Lemon juice can substitute in a pinch
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Reduce quantity if using ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Alternatively use one split vanilla pod or pure vanilla extract
For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Bosc Pears Anjou or Bartlett pears can be used but may require shorter cooking times

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • slotted spoon
  • Peeler
  • Corer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine water, sugar, bourbon, fresh orange juice, and cinnamon sticks. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Peel the Bosc pears carefully, ensuring to keep them intact. Using a corer, remove the core from the bottom of each pear.
  3. Gently add the pears to the simmering syrup to prevent browning. Their surface should glisten under the syrup.
  4. Reduce heat to low, allowing the pears to poach for 25-30 minutes. Rotate the pears every 5-10 minutes for even cooking.
  5. Test for doneness by gently piercing with a knife. The knife should slide in easily.
  6. Once tender, carefully remove the pears from the syrup and place on a plate to cool. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
  7. Return the remaining syrup to heat and continue simmering for an additional 15-30 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  8. Drizzle the thickened syrup over the cooled pears and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pearCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep poached pears submerged in syrup to maintain moisture. Can serve with vegan yogurt or granola for added flavor.

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