How To Make Poached Pears | Easy Poached Pear Recipe Without Wine

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides a similar fruity flavor without alcohol.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Prepare the pears by cutting off the stem and peeling them.

Cut the bottom tip off the pears and slice them down the middle to remove the core.

In a pan, add 1 quart of water and 1 cup of sugar.

Add honey to the pan.

Put the pan on the stove and heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

Once the sugar is dissolved, gently add the pears to the pan, ensuring they are barely covered by the water.

Add a couple of cinnamon sticks to the pan.

Let the pears simmer for about 20-25 minutes.

Check the pears for doneness by inserting a knife; if it pulls out easily, they are done.

Remove the pears from the pan and slice them thinly.

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