Juicy Instant Pot Poached Pears – No Sweetener Needed

I’ve always thought poaching things required a fancy outfit and a skill beyond my own. Then I learned it’s just cooking something in hot water and wondered how people charged $20 for poached anything at fancy restaurants. These instant pot poached pears take only 3 minutes plus the time it takes the instant pot to come to pressure. These pears tasted caramelized, juicy, and can be mouth jazzed up with cinnamon.

I’ve learned just how juicy fruit is when cooked in water, and that you should drink the water after.

These pears are so juicy and even have a caramelized flavor to them as the sugar molecules transform. The warmth of them is so comforting, especially when you add Allspice. If you want them to taste more vibrant for the spring feel free to add basil microgreens, but right now I feel we could all use some comfort.

How to Make Instant Pot Poached Pears

You do not need to peel the skin or cut these pears at all. Simply put the whole pears in the pot, pressure cook, and once cooled you can either eat them like you would a raw pear or use a fork and knife to consume.

An instant pot takes some time to reach pressure, usually about five minutes. Once you pop these pears in the pot all you have to do is add the water, set the timer manually, and then quick-release the pressure. Make sure to remove the lid soon after the pressure is released or they will continue cooking. Let them rest for five minutes to cool down the heat and then enjoy. 

Other Sugar-Free Recipes

I really love dessert-style recipes that have no sugar in them. Check out this ghee chocolate recipe to really get to taste the flavor of chocolate. You can also try these delicious pears out on these dairy-free pancakes from my friend over at Tasty Oven.

Instant Pot Poached Pears

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cooking Time: 3 Minutes 3 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 9 calories 9 fat

Rating: 4.0/5

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water

1-3 pears

Optional: allspice, cinnamon or nutmeg

 

Instructions

1, Pour water into the instant pot and set to 3 minutes on high.

2. Quick-release the pressure with a towel over the steam release if it is below a cabinet.

3. Let sit for five minutes and try drinking the leftover water.

4. Enjoy and if you using nutmeg or allspice sprinkle it over the top starting with a little and after trying see if you want to add more.