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 (optional); ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 cinnamon sticks; 6 whole cloves; 3 slices lemon peel; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 firm ripe bosc pears, cored from the bottom and peeled with stems intact; ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

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.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
4
Add pears; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced.
5
Remove pears from saucepan, reserving liquid.
6
Stand pears upright in bowl; cool.
7
Cover.
8
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9
Meanwhile, bring reserved liquid to boil in same saucepan.
10
Cook on medium-high heat about 15 minutes or until syrupy.
11
Strain and cool.
12
Cover.
13
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
14
To serve, stand pears on individual dessert plates.
15
Spoon some of the syrup over each pear.
16
Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.

279

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups apple cider, 2 tablespoons brandy (optional), ¼ cup 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.

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Poached Pears With Gingerbread Cider Syrup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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