Keto Safran & Kardamom Poached Pears (Wachsfrüchte)
A delicious and healthy dessert of poached pears flavored with saffron and cardamom, perfect for a keto diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a pot, combine water, erythritol, saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer.
- Peel the pears, leaving the stems on, and add them to the pot.
- Simmer the pears for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Remove the pears and let the poaching liquid reduce for another 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the syrup over the pears and serve warm.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://schlemmerplatz.de/keto-safran-kardamom-poached-pears/