Peach Cider Poached Pears

Elegant but effortless, these gently poached pears are infused with cozy spice and fruit-forward sweetness.

These Sweet Home Peach Cider Poached Pears are simple, elegant, and full of gentle fruit flavor. Sweet Home Peach Cider creates a beautifully balanced poaching liquid that turns everyday pears into a dessert-worthy centerpiece.

Yield: Serves 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears, peeled
• 3 cups Sweet Home Peach Cider
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine Sweet Home Peach Cider, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and vanilla extract.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the peeled pears to the pot, making sure they are submerged in the liquid.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the pears simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and let the pears cool in the poaching liquid.
6. Once cooled, transfer the pears to serving dishes and spoon some of the poaching liquid over the top.
7. Serve the Sweet Home Peach Cider Poached Pears with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on the side.

Perfect Pairings

• Vanilla ice cream or gelato
• Mascarpone or whipped cream
• Pound cake
• Shortbread cookies