Poached Pears
These easy Poached Pears with Yogurt are delicious. I gently poached the pears in apple and pomegranate juices flavored with a cinnamon stick and orange rind. The best part about this poached pear recipe is that it can be made a few days in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to eat. They’d be great to serve at adinner party or have in the fridge when you want a sweet treat. For more healthy pear recipes, try my Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey and Baked Oatmeal with Pears and Bananas.
Why You’ll Love This Poached Pear Recipe
No Added Sugar: I use pomegranate and orange juice to sweeten the poaching liquid without adding sugar. Minimal Ingredients: The poached pears without wine simmer in just 4 ingredients. Easy: Simmering the pears and making the glaze takes some time, but most of the cooking time is hands-off. Satisfies Many Dietary Restrictions: This healthy poached pear recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and Weight Watchers-friendly. Prep Ahead: Make these simple poached pears in advance for a party or as a quick breakfast during a busy week.
Healthy Poached Pear Ingredients
Fruit Juice: Poach the pears in a combination of apple and pomegranate juice. Orange Rind: Cut off a long strip of the orange peel with a knife. Cinnamon: The cinnamon stick simmers in the juices, adding warmth and complementing the pears’ sweetness. Pears: Peel two pears. Then, cut them in half and remove the cores.
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How to Poach Pears
Poached Pear Variations
Spices: Add other whole spices, like star anise, cardamom pods, or cloves. Citrus: Swap orange rind with lemon. Pomegranate Juice: Substitute cranberry juice. Apple Juice: Replace it with white grape juice. Yogurt: Serve these healthy poached pears with vanilla Greek yogurt, frozen yogurt, or whipped cream.
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