Mulled Cider Poached Pears
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- paring knife
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 4 firm Bosc pears
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Peel the pears and trim a small slice from the bottom of each so they stand upright.
- Add the apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange zest, and orange juice to a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the pears in the liquid, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the pears are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove the pears with a slotted spoon and set them aside.
- Simmer the remaining liquid uncovered for 10 minutes until it thickens slightly into a light syrup.
- Serve each pear warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the reduced cider syrup.
Notes
Simmer the pears just until tender so they keep their shape. The recipe can be made a day ahead and reheated gently on the stove before serving. If the syrup tastes too sweet after reducing, add a small splash of extra cider to balance it.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large saucepan, paring knife, slotted spoon
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large saucepan, paring knife, slotted spoon