Slow Cooker Vanilla Spiced Poached Pears
Indulge in the sublime simplicity of Slow Cooker Vanilla Spiced Poached Pears recipe. It is a dessert that’s as elegant as it is comforting. This recipe transforms humble ingredients into a gourmet treat, perfect for cosy nights or to impress at a dinner party.
This recipe is so simple. Just a few ingredients. It’s great to put it on just before you start cooking your evening dinner. That way, when you’re finished and ready for a sweet treat. We recommend cooking on high for 1.5-2 hours, but if you go over it won’t matter too much. If your slow cooker has a keep warm setting, then you can always utilise that.
As well as tasting lovely – the cinnamon, star anise and vanilla will make your house smell amazing. It’s a real winter spice aroma – perfect around Christmas time. If you’ve got some whole cloves to hand, then you can throw them in there too.
Check out the Youtube Video below to follow along as you make this one!
Slow Cooker Vanilla Spiced Poached Pears
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 Pears peeled
- 1 litre Water Or enough to cover the pears
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 1.5 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 1 Star Anise
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Carefully peel the pears, leaving the storks in place.
- Cut the bottom of the pears so that they can be served stood up later. Optionally prick the pears gently several times so the flavour can permeate the pears.
- In the slow cooker, cover the pears with water. Add sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks and star anise.
- Cook for 1.5-2 hours on high or until soft.
- Carefully remove. Sprinkle the pears with ground cinnamon or cocoa powder. Serve with ice cream.
Nutrition
The nutrition values are estimates only. This only includes the slow cooker ingredients and not anything you choose to pair this with, such as ice cream or custard.
