Honey-Poached Pears with Yogurt & Granola Recipe
Enjoy a comforting and healthy breakfast with these honey-poached Bosc pears infused with ginger and cinnamon. Served over creamy Greek yogurt and crunchy granola, this recipe offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness, warmth, and texture. Ideal for a wholesome morning meal or a delightful snack, the poached pears can be used in oatmeal or chia pudding as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Poached Pears:
- 2 large Bosc pears
- 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- Water (about 3 cups, enough to cover pears)
Additional (to Serve):
- Plain Greek yogurt (to taste)
- Granola (e.g., Nature’s Path, Oat My Goodness, or Purely Elizabeth)
- Chopped pistachios or other nuts (optional)
- Additional freshly grated ginger (optional)
- Additional sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
- Extra honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Poaching Liquid: In a large pot, pour about 3 cups of water—enough to cover the pears. Add freshly grated ginger, honey, and ground cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a low boil to infuse the flavors into the water.
- Prepare the Pears: While the liquid heats, peel, core, and quarter the Bosc pears carefully, ensuring the slices are uniform for even cooking.
- Poach the Pears: Add the pear quarters to the simmering liquid. Maintain a gentle simmer for 25-30 minutes, allowing the pears to cook through and absorb the ginger, honey, and cinnamon flavors. Test the pears by gently poking with a fork—there should be no resistance when done.
- Cool the Pears: Remove the pot from heat and let the pears cool in the poaching liquid to retain moisture and flavor.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place two pear quarters atop a bowl of plain Greek yogurt. Sprinkle granola and chopped pistachios over the yogurt and pears. Optionally, add some freshly grated ginger, a dash of cinnamon, and drizzle with extra honey as desired to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store leftover poached pear slices submerged in the poaching liquid in an airtight container.
- Pears can be refrigerated for 3-5 days and enjoyed as a quick breakfast or snack addition.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your preferred nuts or spices for variety.
