Warm Spiced Poached Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Name: Warm Spiced Poached Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 ripe pears (peeled, cored, and halved); 4 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 whole cloves; 2 star anise; 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (sliced); 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

VegetarianFrenchDessertEasyComfort FoodFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 30m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 250 CAL/SERV

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Overview

Succulent pears poached in a fragrant blend of spices and served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

2.0g 3%

Fat

6.0g 10%

Carbs

50.0g 86%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

10% DV

Supports immune function

🌾 Fiber

20% DV

Aids in digestion

🔺 Potassium

8% DV

Helps maintain normal blood pressure

🔺 Calcium

6% DV

Essential for bone health

✦ Antioxidants

High

Protects cells from damage

Ingredients

Poached Pears

4 ripe pears peeled, cored, and halved
4 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 whole cloves
2 star anise
1 inch piece of fresh ginger sliced

Serving

4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1 In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, cloves, star anise, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2 Reduce the heat to low and add the peeled, cored, and halved pears to the saucepan.
3 Simmer the pears gently for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
4 Remove the pears from the poaching liquid using a slotted spoon and set them aside to cool slightly.
5 Increase the heat and reduce the poaching liquid to form a syrup, about 5 minutes.
6 To serve, place a poached pear half in each bowl, drizzle with the spiced syrup, and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.