Lemon Flavored Poached Pears
Nutrition
Calories: 390.02 kcalCarbohydrates: 100.11 gSodium: 3.65 mgCalcium: 4.67 mgIron: 0.01 mg
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears Bartlett or D'Anjou work well
- 1 lemon juice and grated rind
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, rind, water, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Peel the pears, leaving the stems on, and place in the liquid. Give a little stir. Bring to a simmer. Cover and poach gently until the pears are slightly tender, about 8 - 10 minutes. Do not over-cook. If the liquid does not completely cover the pears, roll them around during the cooking.
- Remove cover and cool. Refrigerate in liquid until serving time.