Easy Canned Pears in Vanilla Syrup
Transform ordinary canned pears into a warm, cinnamon-scented dessert with this quick and easy recipe. Ready in under 20 minutes, these spiced pears are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy treat any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (29 ounces each) pear halves, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 3 to 4 whole cloves
- Optional: 1 strip orange zest
Instructions
- Drain the pears in a colander set over a bowl. Reserve the liquid if desired.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Stir until sugar begins to dissolve.
- Add 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks and any optional spices (cloves or orange zest). Stir to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil vigorously.
- Simmer the syrup for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
- Gently place the drained pear halves into the warm syrup. Turn to coat each piece.
- Let the pears rest in the syrup for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to a serving dish or storage container. Pour some syrup over the top. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, let the pears rest in the syrup for at least 5 minutes before serving. The syrup can be saved and used for pancakes, yogurt, or cocktails. If using ground cinnamon instead of sticks, add 1/2 teaspoon after removing from heat to avoid bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pear halves with 2
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
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