Honey-Rosewater Poached Pears with Pistachio Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Elegant dessert featuring pears gently poached in honey and rosewater syrup, served with a crunchy pistachio crumble. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers ripe but firm pears, water, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ripe but firm pears
3 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1 tbsp rosewater
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup chopped pistachios

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel 4 ripe but firm pears, leaving stems intact, and core the bottom of each to create a small hollow.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, 1/2 cup honey, 1 tbsp rosewater, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 3: Add the pears to the simmering syrup, cover partially, and poach for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4: While the pears poach, preheat oven to 350°F and prepare the pistachio crumble by mixing 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/3 cup chopped pistachios until crumbly.
Step 5: Spread the crumble mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp, stirring halfway through.
Step 6: Remove pears from syrup and let cool slightly.
Step 7: Serve each pear drizzled with some of the poaching syrup and sprinkled generously with pistachio crumble for texture contrast.