French Orange Poached Pears (Poire Avec Orange)

Name: French Orange Poached Pears (Poire Avec Orange)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1.5 cups orange juice without pulp; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 0.25 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 whole pears, peeled and cored; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

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This French orange poached pears (poire avec orange) recipe is a lovely version of poached pears I learned when visiting France. The syrup creates a marmalade flavor—it's perfect!

Submitted by ladyngetal

Updated on January 6, 2025

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

3

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Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

1 ½ cups orange juice without pulp
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole pears, peeled and cored
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Combine orange juice, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolved. Place pears into syrup, cover, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes, flipping pears twice and spooning sauce over pears every 10 minutes.
Transfer pears to individual serving dishes. Continue cooking syrup, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 minutes, then stir in walnuts. Pour sauce over pears.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

498	Calories
13g	Fat
95g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 498
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 14mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 95g	35%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 80g
Protein 5g	9%
Vitamin C 69mg	77%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 590mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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