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Slow Cooker Poached Pears
Enjoy tender, flavorful pears poached in a warm spiced syrup, perfect for a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 6 pieces pears (any variety, I use Bosc) (leave stem on)
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Peel the pears, leaving the stem on.
- Whisk together apple juice, maple syrup, cloves, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Add pears to slow cooker, pour over syrup, and add cinnamon sticks.
- Cook on low for 4 hours, turning pears halfway.
- Serve pears with ice cream or whipped cream, drizzle with sauce.
Notes
Use ripe pears for best flavor and texture.