Dutch Stewed ‘ Cinnamon’ Pears (Stoofpeertjes)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Dutch Stewed Cinnamon Pears (Stoofpeertjes) Recipe for a Delicate Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

Ready In

3h 15min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

31g

Fat

0.5g

Dutch Stewed Cinnamon Pears, which are called Stoofpeertjes, is a traditional Dutch dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. In the past, it was a gourmet dish eaten only in the richer parts of the Netherlands due to the cost and time-intensive cooking process of the pears. Nowadays, its popularity has grown, and it is a favorite dish for everyone to enjoy. This dessert is made by simmering small pears with the peel and mixed with cinnamon, cloves, and red wine until the juice thickens and the fruit becomes tender. The delightful flavor and aroma of the cinnamon and other spices make it a highly desirable dessert for food lovers everywhere.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the pears well and remove any stems from the crown, but keep the peel on.
2.	Put the pears in a stewing pan and add 3 cloves, fresh lemon rind, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 50g of brown sugar and stir well.
3.	Add 200 ml of red wine and 100 ml of black currant liqueur to the pan and stir well.
4.	Bring the ingredients to a boil and then let the pears simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and tender, and the liquid has thickened into a syrup consistency.
5.	Remove the pears from the pan and let them cool before serving. Spoon the remaining thickened liquid over the pears.

PROS

The combination of cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon rinds, and red wine creates a warm and cozy taste in the dish.

This dessert can be prepared in advance and served at any time.

CONS

It takes a long time to cook, and the recipe calls for a long cooking duration to tenderize the pears.

This recipe contains alcohol, which might not be safe for certain people to consume.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is high in potassium, iron, and antioxidants with fiber.
It helps control blood glucose levels since it is rich in dietary fiber. Additionally, the combination of cinnamon and pears promotes good gut health.

	1 kg small stewing pear
	3 cloves
	1 piece fresh lemon rind
	2 cinnamon sticks
	50 g brown sugar
	200 ml red wine
	100 ml black currant liqueur