Saffron Poached Pears
Saffron Poached Pears, a simple and seasonal fall and winter baked fruit dessert with saffron, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and brown sugar. This delicious and easy recipe proves saffron isn't just for savory foods!
Ingredients
- 4 whole bosc pears peeled and halved
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar or apple juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon saffron
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Heat the spices, water, and vinegar: Combine water, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, saffron, and cinnamon stick in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Poach the pears: Add bosc pear halves to the pot and reduce liquid to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until pears are cooked and soft throughout. Remove pears and set aside on a serving dish.
- Reduce the sauce: Turn heat to high and reduce liquid until it forms a thick or syrupy consistency. Remove pot from heat, drizzle liquid over pears, and serve.
Notes
- Pear types: You can use most any type of pear, but we've found that bosc pears soak up the poaching liquid more than some other varietals.
- Apple cider vinegar vs. apple juice: We suggest using apple cider vinegar for a tangy and strong apple flavor, but apple (or even pear!) juice will work as well.
- Leftovers + storage: Store leftover poached pears in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. We do not recommend freezing.
- Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is calculated for 1 pear with 1/4 of the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (1 pear)Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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