Sous Vide Pears Temperature Guide
Poached pears are elegant and fussy — until you sous vide them. At 185°F for 30-45 minutes, pears cook to a perfect, evenly tender state in their own juices, ready for wine, spice, and dessert service.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Peel the pears, halve or leave whole, season with sugar, a vanilla bean or cinnamon, and a splash of wine or citrus in the bag, and cook at 185°F for 30-45 minutes (riper pears less, firm pears more). After the bath, they're poached: serve with the reduced bag syrup, mascarpone, or ice cream. The syrup from the bag is a ready-made sauce — reduce it briefly for a glossy finish.
FAQ
What temperature for pears?
185°F for 30-45 minutes — tender and evenly poached, never mushy.
Do I need to peel them?
Yes for classic poached pears — the flesh soaks up the wine and spice flavors.
What's a good variation?
Red wine with cinnamon and orange zest, or white wine with vanilla and honey.
Ready to cook perfectly?
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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