Poached Pears With Gingerbread Cider Syrup Recipe

Name: Poached Pears With Gingerbread Cider Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups apple cider; 2 tablespoons brandy (apple brandy) or 2 tablespoons calvados (apple brandy); 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 cinnamon sticks; 6 whole cloves; 3 slices lemon peel; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch gingerroot, sliced; 4 bosc pears, cored from the bottom and peeled with stems intact; Garnish; ground cinnamon; chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons brandy (apple brandy) or 2 tablespoons calvados (apple brandy)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
3 slices lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch gingerroot, sliced
4 bosc pears, cored from the bottom and peeled with stems intact
Garnish
ground cinnamon
chopped pecans (optional)

1
Mix cider, brandy, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon peel, lemon juice and ginger in deep 2-quart saucepan just large enough to hold the pears. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add pears; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced.
2
Remove pears from saucepan and reserve liquid. Stand pears upright in a bowl to cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
Meanwhile, bring reserved liquid to boil in same saucepan. REDUCE HEAT until it is just bubbling and cook for about 15 minutes or until syrupy. Strain and cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4
To serve: Place pears in a standing position on individual dessert plates and spoon some of the syrup over each pear. Sprinkle lightly with chopped pecans and cinnamon if desired. Really looks great with a mint sprig as a garnish as well.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups apple cider, 2 tablespoons brandy (apple brandy) or 2 tablespoons calvados (apple brandy), 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed, 2 cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Poached Pears With Gingerbread Cider Syrup falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Poached Pears With Gingerbread Cider Syrup

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Variations & substitutions

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