Pecan Poached Pears

Pecan Poached Pears

Serves 4 30 minute prep time

Don’t let apples steal the fall dessert show. Treat yourself and your dinner date to these pecan poached pears.

Ingredients

  • 2 pears, peeled and cored
  • Poaching Liquid:
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup agave
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • Pinch of salt
  • Nut Stuffing:
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • Dried cranberries or blueberries
  • Topping:
  • Coconut non-dairy ice cream

Preparation

  • Add all ingredients of the poaching liquid to a large pan on medium high heat.

  • Bring to a boil and turn heat down to a simmer.

  • Add pears and let poach about 12 to 15 min, or until tender. Once done, remove from liquid and let cool.

  • To make nut stuffing, lightly toasting pecan and coconut. Put in bowl and mix with other ingredients.

  • Slice pears in half and hollow out slightly.

  • Add nut mixture, drizzle with poaching liquid and top with coconut non-dairy ice cream.

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