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Stewed Pears with Cinnamon
Simple, gentle and naturally nourishing - ready in 20 minutes
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5/17/20262 min read
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most perfect ones.
These stewed pears take about 20 minutes from start to finish, use just a handful of ingredients and produce something genuinely beautiful - tender, silky soft pears in a warmly spiced golden syrup that smells absolutely incredible while it cooks.
Pears are one of the very best fruits for elderly and toddlers. They're naturally soft even before cooking, gentle on digestion, high in fibre and have a mild sweetness that doesn't overwhelm. Stewed until completely tender they become almost spoonable - perfect for anyone with dental issues, swallowing difficulties or a sensitive digestive system.
Why This Recipe Works
Naturally soft and easy to eat - pears soften beautifully when stewed until completely tender
Aids digestion - pears are exceptionally high in soluble fibre which supports digestive health in elderly people
Naturally sweet - no refined sugar needed if using ripe pears, just a little honey
Anti-inflammatory - cinnamon has well documented anti-inflammatory properties particularly beneficial for elderly health
Gentle on sensitive stomachs - one of the most easily digested fruits available
Versatile - wonderful on their own, with custard, with yoghurt or alongside rice pudding
Ready in 20 minutes - one of the fastest recipes in the entire collection
Kim's Tips
💕 Ripe pears give the best result - pears that are just ripe (slightly soft when pressed at the stem end) will cook quickly and become beautifully tender. Underripe pears take much longer and hard pears can remain firm even after stewing.
💕 Tinned pears work in a pinch - if fresh pears aren't available, tinned pears in juice are a perfectly good substitute. Drain them, skip steps 1 and 2, and simply warm them gently with the spices and a little honey for 5 minutes. Much quicker!
💕 The syrup is liquid gold - don't discard it. It's delicious drizzled over the pears, stirred into yoghurt or spooned over porridge. Make sure you include it when storing and serving.
💕 Make a big batch - this recipe scales up easily. Make double or triple and store in portions in the freezer. Having stewed fruit ready in the freezer means a proper homemade dessert or breakfast topping is always just minutes away.
💕 Other fruits work beautifully too - this same method works wonderfully with apples, quinces, peaches or apricots. Each fruit gives a slightly different but equally delicious result.
💕 Great for grandkids too - stewed pears with cinnamon are a beautiful first food for babies and toddlers and a nutritious snack for older children. The same pot that goes to Mum can go to the grandkids too. 😊
What You'll Need
Just a good medium saucepan and a vegetable peeler - you likely already have everything you need for this recipe! For serving I love individual glass bowls which look beautiful with the golden syrup. I've linked my favourites on my Amazon storefront.
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