Poached pears can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and are delicious served on their own or topped with whipped cream or ice cream (or both). You can also pair them with yogurt and granola for a healthy breakfast.
How Long Do Poached Pears Last In The Fridge?
You can store them covered in their liquid in the refrigerator for 10 days. However, if you want to use your poached pears to make a poached pear cake, I wouldn’t store them for longer than 3-4 days.
Poached pears stored in their poaching liquid will keep absorbing the liquid & spices so the flavor will intensify over time.
How Do You Keep Poached Pears From Turning Brown?
Pour some freshly squeezed lemon juice over your peeled pears. This will keep them from oxidizing (aka turning brown).
During poaching, make sure they’re covered completely by the liquid. You can use a piece of parchment paper cut to fit the inside dimension of your saucepan to keep the pears submerged into the poaching liquid!
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FAQ
Will poached pears turn brown?
What can I do with leftover pear poaching liquid?
Do you store poached pears in liquid?
Can you reheat poached pears?
How long can you keep poached pears in the fridge?
Make these poached pears when you have an excess of pears to preserve and store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Through poaching, overly-firm pears become tender and sweet enough to bake into a pear tart, pear cake, or to serve with a chocolate torte or cheesecake. For wine-free poached pears, use steeped black tea.
Are pears healthy?
Yes, the pear is one of the fruits richest in fiber and phenolic compounds, there are several benefits of the pear for health, the main ones being the relief of intestinal constipation, cholesterol and blood glucose control and a well-strengthened immune system.
How long do pears keep in poaching liquid?
Otherwise, let the pears cool in their poaching liquid. The pears can be stored in their poaching liquid in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. When you’re ready to serve the pears, remove them from the poaching liquid, return the liquid to a saucepan, and simmer the poaching liquid until thick and syrupy, 10-20 minutes.
Can you freeze poached pears?
You can freeze pears in red wine for up to 3 months if you freeze them together with the liquid. Place them in an air tight container that is freezer friendly, together with the liquid. Thaw in the fridge the night before then warm them up in the liquid before serving.