You'll love the ease of this Stewed Pears Recipe! Just three simple ingredients are needed to make this delicious, simple dessert. Using fresh pears is a delicious way to treat your sweet tooth to a whole new world of flavors. See the recipe card below to get started on this easy dessert.Â
If you're anything like me, you'll likely buy fresh fruit and end up having a few leftovers to cook. This is what prompted this great recipe - and I'm so glad it happened! Using a perfectly ripe pear is key to getting the best flavors and sweetness, so make sure that you choose the best pears that you have for this recipe to stand out in flavor.Â
Who knew that ripe whole pears would be so simple to turn into a decadent dessert? The natural sugars from the fruit paired with the other simple ingredients create a wholesome treat. Even picky eaters will love the flavor of these delicious stewed pears!Â
If you love fruit desserts, be sure also to try this Cherry Apple Crumble and these Strawberry Banana Cupcakes!
Ingredients
- Bartlett pears - Make sure that you peel and slice the pear halves.
- Butter - This is needed to cook this simple recipe in the frying pan.
- Sugar - The added sugar helps add sweetness. You can swap in honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or another sweetener of your choice.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make this Stewed Pears Recipe
Step One: Put all the ingredients into a large frying pan. Cover with a lid.
Step Two: Cook over medium heat until the pears are soft. This will take about 25-30 minutes.
Top Tip
Don't use unripe pears or underripe pears for this stewed fruit recipe. Ripe pears are key for the sweet factor, and the added fruit juice that will seep into the pan, creating even more flavor and sweetness.
Substitutions
- Use different fruit - You can easily change this recipe and make stewed apples, stewed rhubarb, or even stewed plums.Â
Variations
- Add different spices - Stewed pear recipes like this are fairly simple, but you can easily add other spices during the cooking time to add flavor. Ground cinnamon or even some brown sugar are great options. Lemon zest is also a fun way to add a pop of flavor. Even putting a star anise, vanilla bean, or cinnamon stick in the pan for flavor works!Â
- Use a variety of pears - While I'm a fan of Barlett pears, try other options. Anjou pears can be a great option!
- Poaching liquid - If you'd like to poach the pears instead of stew them simply cook them in a little orange juice with a splash of red wine or white wine.
See these Apple Cider Cupcakes for more fruit flavors and desserts!
Equipment
The great thing about this delicious recipe is that you only need a frying pan and a slotted spoon. Talk about simple!
Storage
This healthy dessert also makes great leftovers. Once you get done with the cooking process, let the mixture cool down to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container. Place the container in the fridge and keep it cold.
You can then reheat and eat, or enjoy eating it cold. I like to warm it a bit.
​Freezing this recipe is also an option as well. Just be sure to add the leftovers to a freezer-safe container.
Common Questions
I don't recommend it. You want the pears to be on the firmer side because if they are too soft, they won't stand up to the cooking process. For the best results when making this easy stewed pears recipe, the pears should have a little bit of firmness to them.Â
I love to pair this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. The natural sweetness of the pears with the ice cream flavors is so good! You can also use this mixture to add to crepes or even mix into yogurt.Â
Yes, for the best texture and flavor, peeling the pears is key. Make sure that you scrub and clean the pears well first, then use a vegetable peeler to peel off the outer layer.Â
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📖 Recipe
Stewed Pears Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lb bartlett pears peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a large skillet with a lid.
- Cook covered over medium until softened, about 25-30 minutes.
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