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Delightful Slow Cooker Spiced Poached Pears - A Sweet Treat for the Whole Family

Slow cooker spiced poached pears 🍐💕 The perfect blend of sweet and spice, these pears are a hit with the whole family!
Course Dessert
Cuisine European / American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 to 6 serves
Author Slow Cooker Society

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 ripe pears peeled
  • 4 cups of apple juice
  • 1 cup of white sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • Lemon zest from one lemon
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving optional

Instructions

  • Add apple juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and lemon zest to your slow cooker. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add your peeled pears (cut in half if you prefer) to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours until pears are tender.
  • Carefully remove pears with a slotted spoon and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.