If you always fall in love with that perfectly spiced apple pie drenched in a sweet, cinnamon syrup that just keeps you coming for more, then you are sure to find this recipe a hit! Why? It’s super easy and you don’t have to worry about baking a crust that is too hard or under-baked. After making this recipe, I didn’t have mounds of measuring cups, bowls, and spoons to wash so it was a relief. Mind you, I’m not usually the pears type of person. I will go straight for the apples if given both to choose from. This dish though presents pears in a simple yet enjoyable way. It almost tastes like an apple pie, because of how juicy and tender the pears are.
Vanilla Bean Poached Pears
Printable Recipe here
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (can also use actual vanilla bean or vanilla extract)
- 7 medium sized pears (peeled, cored, and split in half)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
Preheat: 375 F
- Place sugar in a small bowl and mix in the vanilla bean paste
- Arrange the pears in a large baking dish (cut side up) and then pour the lemon juice and sprinkle the sugar evenly over them
- Sprinkle the cinnamon over the pears and pour the water into the dish
- Divide the butter amongst each of the pears, placing a small amount onto each one
- Roast the pears for 30 minutes
- Turn the pears over and roast for another 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized
Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen
Tips:
– If you are unable to finish the pears, refrigerate and warm up before eating the next time
– Vanilla ice-cream or whipped cream will go great paired with this dessert
This looks beautiful. What type of pears would you recommend?
Thank you!! Yes, I used Bosch pears and there texture turned out great (there were recipes though I found that mentioned you could also use Bartlett or Anjou pears)