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stewed pears with cinnamon and star anise in a black bowl.
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Easy Stewed Pears Recipe

Stewed pears simmered in a delightful spicy syrup with cinnamon and star anise. It is a simple dessert ready in no time and perfect for serving with ice cream, waffles, pancakes, or on its own.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pears Note 1
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sweetener more to taste, Note 2
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
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Instructions

  • Syrup: Place water, lemon juice, spices, and sweetener in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
    ¾ cup water + 3 tablespoons sweetener + 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 star anise + 1 cinnamon stick
  • Pears: In the meantime, cut pears into large cubes. You can peel them first if you like, but I never do.
    1 lb pears
  • Simmer: Add pears to the syrup, cover, and simmer gently for about 7 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue cooking for 5 to 8 minutes depending on the ripeness and type of pear. The fruit should be on the soft side but not mushy.

Notes

  1. Pears: From underripe to ripe, but not too ripe. The cooking time depends on the ripeness of the fruit.
  2. Sweetener: I use xylitol. Sub with granulated sugar (the same amount) or any other sweetener you like to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg