Slow Cooker Poached Pears Recipe

Poached pears might seem like a fancy dessert, but they're really easy to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time5 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipe, fruit recipe, holiday dessert, slow cooker, summer dessert

Servings: Servings

Calories: 115kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Slow Cooker

Dessert Plate

Cake Stand

Tart Pan

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Ingredients

6 Pears
2 Cups Water
1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon or 2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tablespoon Honey or to taste

Instructions

Peel pears. But the bottoms flat to allow them to stand up. Place in slow cooker and cover with 2/3 of the way up with water.
Add the cinnamon and honey. Gently stir if you want.
Cook on low 5 – 7 hours checking occasionally with a fork for tenderness.
Serve.

Notes

Optional, pour cooking liquid in saucepan and bring to a simmer. Reduce until thickened and use as a sauce if desired. Other serving ideas.

If you reduced your own sauce, now is the time to pour it over your pears generously so it combines with the melty ice cream or your topping of choice.

You can also dress them up with any flavored syrup, sprinkle of sugar, orange zest or lemon zest, wine syrup, or even fresh ginger.

You can place a scoop of vanilla ice cream with them, whipped topping or whipped cream, frozen yogurt, or white or blue cheese.

Storing Poached Pears

Cooked pears can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. If you're not planning on eating them right away, you can also store cooked pears in the freezer. Cut pears should be wrapped in plastic wrap or placed in a freezer bag before being stored in the freezer for up to six months. When you're ready to eat them, simply thaw the pears at room temperature or in the microwave.

When storing poached pears, be sure to store them separately from any toppings so they don't get soggy from the additional moisture. Hopefully this tasty, simple dessert will not last long in your home.

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