Poached Pears With Almonds
Poached pears with toasted almonds offer a delicate balance of sweetness and citrus flavor, perfect as an elegant dessert for special occasions or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel the pears and cut out the blossom end, keeping the stems intact.
- In a deep saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon rind, and ginger. Bring to a boil.
- Place the pears in the syrup, bring to a boil again, then cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Arrange the pears in a deep serving dish and pour the syrup over the top.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the pears and serve slightly warm or chilled, optionally with whipped cream.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
310
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).