Poached Pears in Kriek

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Poached Pears in Kriek - Delicious and Easy Dessert Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-5

Calories

150

Sugar

35g

Fat

Poached Pears in Kriek is a simple and delicious dessert recipe that is perfect for the fall and winter months. Tender and juicy pears are poached in a mixture of kriek beer, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon, resulting in a perfectly sweet and tangy dessert. This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, making it a great option for a last-minute dessert. The reduced poaching liquid is also great to use as a sauce for the pears or as a glaze for other desserts. Serve these poached pears on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Instructions

1.	Add the kriek beer, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon rind to a large saucepan.
2.	Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
3.	Peel the pears and cut them in half lengthwise, then core them.
4.	Place the pears in the boiling mixture and reduce the heat to a simmer.
5.	Cover and cook the pears for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender.
6.	Remove the pears from the poaching liquid with a slotted spoon and set aside.
7.	Bring the poaching liquid to a boil and reduce it by half.
8.	Serve the pears with the reduced poaching liquid.

PROS

This dessert is simple to make and tastes delicious.

It is a great way to use up overripe or damaged pears.

The poaching liquid can be flavoured with different spices to create variations of the recipe.

This dessert can be enjoyed hot or cold.

CONS

This recipe contains a lot of sugar, which might not be suitable for those on a low-sugar diet.

Using alcohol in cooking might not be suitable for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pears are an excellent source of fiber, which helps to promote digestion and prevent constipation.
The cinnamon used in this recipe has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and may help to reduce blood sugar levels.

	750 ml kriek beer
	150 g sugar
	1 cinnamon stick
	1 lemon
	4 -5 pears