Poached Pears in Pear Nectar
Poached Pears in Pear Nectar is a simple, elegant dessert featuring whole or halved pears gently simmered until tender in a sweet, aromatic pear juice or nectar. The dish typically includes pears, pear nectar, and optional spices like cinnamon or vanilla, and is a popular light dessert in many Western cuisines, particularly in American and European home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates, mainly from natural sugars in the fruit and nectar, with negligible fat and protein. It provides dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 44 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6 mcg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate | 12 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Poaching fruit in its own juice or a complementary nectar is a classic technique that intensifies the fruit's flavor while creating a light, syrupy sauce. Nutritionally, it's a dessert that retains much of the pear's beneficial fiber and nutrients compared to heavier, cream-based sweets.
