Name: Sous Vide Poached Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 medium pear, such as Bosc or Anjou; 1 tablespoon salted butter; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, packed; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pear Dessert

Sous Vide Poached Pears

Jul 21, 2025
by Agnes Cruickshank
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

1 hrs
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 10 mins
SERVING

2 People
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Delicate pear halves, infused with rich butter, dark sugar, and fragrant vanilla, gently transformed in a sous vide bath. This is a hands-off dessert, perfect for preparing in advance and serving with a dollop of your favorite ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 medium pear, such as Bosc or Anjou

1 tablespoon salted butter

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, packed

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

20 g
Cholesterol

15 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

0 g
Saturated Fat

4 g
Sodium

44 mg
Sugar

15 g
Fat

6 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Sous Vide Bath: Fill a large pot with warm water, ensuring at least 3 inches of space from the rim. Attach a sous vide cooker and set the temperature to 175°F (80°C). Set the timer for 1 hour. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Prepare the Pears: Gently peel the pear. Halve it lengthwise and use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Infuse and Seal: Place the pear halves into a resealable plastic bag or a reusable silicone bag. Add the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Sous Vide Poach: Remove as much air as possible from the bag using the water displacement method (or a vacuum sealer). Seal the bag tightly. Submerge the bag into the preheated water bath, ensuring the top of the bag remains above the waterline. Cook for 1 hour. (1 hour)

05

Step

Plate and Serve: Carefully remove the bag from the water bath. Gently place the poached pear halves onto dessert plates. Drizzle generously with the flavorful cooking liquid from the bag. Serve warm or chilled, with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or mascarpone. (5 minutes)

For even cooking, ensure the pears are of similar size and ripeness.
If using a vacuum sealer, be gentle to avoid crushing the pears.
Feel free to experiment with other flavorings such as cinnamon, cardamom, or a splash of bourbon.
Poached pears can be stored in their cooking liquid in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Agnes Cruickshank

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