Sous Vide Poached Pears: Temperature & Time Guide
Poached pears look fancy but are fussy on the stove. Sous vide cooks them gently in the poaching liquid — perfectly tender, beautifully colored.
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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 → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
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
1) Peel and core pears, seal with red wine (or apple juice), sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and vanilla. 2) Cook at 185°F for 30 minutes. 3) Cool in the bag. 4) Reduce the poaching liquid to a syrup. 5) Serve with the syrup, mascarpone, or vanilla ice cream.
FAQ
What temperature for poached pears?
185°F (85°C) for 30 minutes — tender without falling apart.
Do pears need to be ripe?
Firm-ripe pears work best — too soft and they collapse.
Can I make this alcohol-free?
Yes — apple or pear juice with spices works beautifully.
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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