Vanilla Poached Pears with Yogurt

Name: Vanilla Poached Pears with Yogurt
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups water; ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark); ½ cup white granulated sugar; 1-2 whole vanilla beans or 1-2 tsp vanilla bean paste; 2 slices fresh ginger (peeled with a vegeatble peeler); 1 whole cinnamon stick or 1-2 tsp of ground cinnamon; 2-3 wide strips of lemon or orange zest (I used a vegetable peeler-just avoid the white pith); 4 firm but ripe pears such as Bosc or Anjou, peeled, cored, and sliced in half (leave stems for a prettier presentation); Greek yogurt for serving; Granola or toasted nuts for serving, optional; dried rose petals, for serving, optional

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:35min

If you love a simple fruit and yogurt breakfast, but want to break out of your routine, then these Vanilla Poached Pears with Yogurt are for you. Pears become instantly elevated from cooking them in a delicate vanilla-spiced liquid that soon transforms into a sweet syrup for drizzling. Top with granola or nuts for the ultimate treat!*Adapted from David Lebovitz, "How to Poach Pears"

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:05:49 GMT