Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce
Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce pairs tender, gently simmered pears with a glossy, tangy-sweet apricot glaze and a warm hint of rum. The fruit stays supple and fragrant, while the sauce adds bright stone-fruit notes that feel elegant yet comforting. Serve this French-inspired dessert after a special dinner or holiday meal when you want something light but memorable.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 81
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring 1 ½ cups water, sugar, and vanilla extract to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Add 3 or 4 pear halves, lower the heat to medium, and simmer gently until the pears are just tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the cooked pears to a warm chafing dish or metal serving dish, and continue cooking the remaining pears.
- 4
Raise the heat to medium-high and boil the syrup until it reduces to 1 cup.
- 5
Stir in the apricot preserves and bring back to a boil.
- 6
Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water and stir it into the simmering syrup.
- 7
Cook, stirring, until thickened and clear, about 30 seconds.
- 8
To serve, pour the hot apricot sauce over the pears and sprinkle with rum.
- 9
Carefully light the rum at the table with the lights turned low.
- 10
Allow the alcohol to burn off before serving.
- Calories 202.52 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 45.59 g 17%
- Total Fat 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.97 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 34.02 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 9.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 114.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Vanilla Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apricot Preserves, Bosc Pear, Cornstarch, and Rum. Each serving provides about 202.52 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Preserves, Bosc Pear, Cornstarch, Rum, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 202.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce healthy?
- Vanilla-Poached Bosc Pears with Apricot Rum Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 202.52 calories and 0.34 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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