Rose Petal Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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Delicate pears poached in a fragrant rose-infused syrup, finished with a hint of vanilla for a garden-inspired dessert. This recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers Bartlett pears, fresh rose petals, granulated sugar 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 210 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: 20 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, peeled and halved Bartlett pears
1/4 cup, edible varieties only fresh rose petals
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2, split and scraped vanilla bean
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp all-purpose flour

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup fresh rose petals, 1/2 scraped vanilla bean, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then reduce heat to low.
Step 2: Add 4 peeled and halved Bartlett pears to the syrup, ensuring they're submerged. Simmer gently for 15-18 minutes until pears are tender when pierced with a knife.
Step 3: Remove pears from syrup with a slotted spoon, reserving the syrup. Whisk 1 tsp all-purpose flour into the reserved syrup and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Pour syrup over pears before serving.