Description
Delightful Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears are a luxurious dessert that combines the sweetness of poached fruit with the rich flavors of bourbon and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 4 medium bosc pears
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, bourbon, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean paste. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact, and add them to the saucepan. Ensure they are submerged in the liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let the pears poach for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
- Once done, carefully remove the pears and let them cool slightly. Increase the heat to medium and reduce the poaching liquid until it’s syrupy.
- Serve the pears drizzled with the reduced syrup and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, choose ripe but firm pears to prevent them from falling apart during poaching. You can also serve with vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 poached pear
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears, poached pears, dessert, bourbon, vanilla