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    Published: Nov 9, 2022 · Modified: Nov 18, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Cinnamon Stewed Pears

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    cinnamon stewed pears in a serving dish.

    If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to spruce up your autumn dessert options, look no further than cinnamon stewed pears! This stewed pears recipe is simple to follow and results in a wonderfully sweet and tender dessert. You will love the simple elegance of this dish.

    cinnamon stewed pears in a serving dish.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    The weather is starting to turn cooler, and that means it's time for some warm fall recipes. This cinnamon stewed pear recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. The pears are cooked with a cinnamon and vanilla bean syrup, and they make the perfect side dish or dessert.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Cinnamon Stewed Pears
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients

    Anyone can make this simple, delicious dessert. Just core and quarter some ripe pears. Then simmer the stewed pears with cinnamon and a split vanilla bean until tender.

    ingredients for cinnamon stewed pears.
    • Bartlett or D'Anjou Pears
    • Vanilla Bean
    • Cinnamon Stick
    • Cloves
    • Cardamom pods
    • Lemon zest
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Water
    • Lemon juice to prevent browning, optional.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make Cinnamon Stewed Pears

    This recipe for stewed pears is simple enough for a beginner cook, but still impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. In this blog post, we'll show you how to make cinnamon spiced pears that are perfect for Fall.

    The spices give the pears a warm and comforting flavor, while the vanilla bean provides a touch of sweetness. Serve these pears as a dessert or snack, and Enjoy!

    Step 1. Peel and Quarter Pears

    Any pears in season will stew beautifully. I used Bartlett pears because they are more fragile than D'Anjou pears. D'Anjou pears are red skinned, and a have firmer flesh.

    For an even fancier presentation, you can stew the pears whole, allowing an extra 15 minutes of low simmering to cook them through.

    peeled pears in a pot.

    Peel the pears and either add whole to the pot, or core and quarter. If cooking whole, stand them up in the pot so they support each other.

    peeled and halved pears.

    For typical stewed pears, core and quarter the whole peeled pears.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 2. Prepare the Spices

    peeled and quartered pears.

    Sprinkle with some lemon juice to prevent the fruit from browning.

    water, sugar, and spices in a pot.

    Add the spices and split, scraped vanilla bean in the saucepan. Set the pot to boil.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 3. Stew the Pears

    spices added to a pot of pears.

    Add the quartered pears to the saucepan or dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.

    stewing quartered pears in a pot with spices.

    Stew the pears on low 15-20 minutes for quartered pears, or 30 minutes for whole pears. Turn the heat off and let cool down in the saucepan.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    This simple and beautiful dessert is an alternative dessert to a Dutch Oven Turkey, Blackened Shrimp & Grits, or Maple Bourbon Glazed ham Holiday menu. Serve hot or cold, with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Enjoy!

    cinnamon pears in a serving dish.

    Ceylon cinnamon is best for baking and sweet dishes. It has a more pronounced cinnamon flavor and less heat.

    When baking cinnamon buns like our Tik Tok Cinnamon Rolls, or this Pumpkin Butter recipe, Ceylon cinnamon is the sweeter, more flavorful choice.

    Substitutions

    If you don't have any vanilla beans, you can substitute a half teaspoon of vanilla paste, or vanilla extract. Same things with cinnamon sticks, you can use ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder.

    Variations

    There are quite a few variations you can try when making stewed pears. Besides cinnamon pears, you can try some of the following ideas:

    • Red Wine Stewed Pears- Add ½ cup of red wine in place of water before adding the pears. You can leave the spices or omit them when simmering.
    • Maple Cinnamon Pears - Replace the white sugar with Maple syrup and just add the split vanilla bean when simmering.
    • Red Anjou Pears - make stewed pears with beautiful Red Anjou pears for a slightly firmer texture to the pears. Peel the pears, leaving some of the skin on, and stew them whole standing up in the pot. You may need to simmer for about 10 to 15 minute longer.

    Equipment

    To stew pears standing up you will need a deep enough pot to cover up to the stems with your liquid, with enough extra room to prevent slopping. I love cast iron dutch ovens.

    • 2 quart Dutch Oven
    • 3 quart Dutch Oven

    Storage

    Store any left over stewed pears in a covered container, or jar up in Ball Canning jars. You can pressure can and keep them in your pantry, or just refrigerate for a week.

    Tips for Success

    • If you decide to pressure can stewed pears, use the instructions at the Ball Canning website.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why do pears turn brown?

    Browning is the result of freshly cut apple or pear flesh coming into contact with oxygen, a natural process called oxidization or enzymatic browning. Speed of browning can vary depending on the variety of apple or pear, and can also be impacted by the age of the fruit. Lemon juice or citric acid and water will prevent the browning effect.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Pears served with cinnamon in a bowl.
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    Cinnamon Stewed Pears

    If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to spruce up your autumn dessert options, look no further than cinnamon pears! This stewed pears recipe is simple to follow and results in a wonderfully sweet and tender dessert. You will love the simple elegance of this dish.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 235kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • 2 quart dutch oven
    • 3 quart dutch oven

    Ingredients

    • 5 pears peeled, cored, and quartered
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 3 cardamom pods crushed
    • 6 cloves whole
    • ½ vanilla bean split and scraped
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice optional, to prevent browning

    Instructions

    • Peel, core, and quarter 5 pears, leaving the stem on on of the quarters of each pear. Sprinkle lemon juice to prevent browning if desired.
      5 pears, 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • In a 2 or 3 quart dutch oven, add the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cloves in the pot. Turn burner to high to bring to a boil.
      ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 cup water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 cardamom pods, 6 cloves, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • Meanwhile, cut a full vanilla bean in half. Split one half down the middle and scrape the vanilla caviar out. Put the scraped half pod in the pot of spices, sugar and water. Add the vanilla caviar also. Stir well.
      ½ vanilla bean
    • Add the quartered pears to the pot. Bring to a quick boil. Cover, and lower heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

    Notes

    • Store any left over stewed pears in a covered container, or jar up in Ball Canning jars.
    • You can pressure can and keep them in your pantry, or just refrigerate for a week.
    • If you decide to pressure can stewed pears, use the instructions at the Ball Canning website.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword : cinnamon pears, cooked pears, d anjou pear, pears stewed, red anjou pears, spiced pears, stewed pear, stewed pears, stewed pears recipe

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