Pear Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of pear syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Ripe pears simmered with a split vanilla bean until meltingly soft, then steeped and strained for a delicate, fragrant pear-vanilla syrup.

Prep 10 min

Cook 18 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 58 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2.0 (360.0 g)ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), cored and diced
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
½vanilla bean, split and scraped
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Combine the pears, water, sugar and vanilla bean seeds and pod in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Lower the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes, until the pears are very soft.
Remove from the heat, cover and steep for 30 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing firmly on the pears; discard the pod.
Stir in the lemon juice, cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

The riper and juicier the pears, the stronger the syrup.
For a spiced version, simmer a cinnamon stick and 2 whole cloves with the pears.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pear syrup?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 18 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store pear syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in an ice-cube tray for up to 3 months.

Can I make pear syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Ripe pears simmered with a split vanilla bean until meltingly soft, then steeped and strained for a delicate, fragrant pear-vanilla syrup.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

66 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

17.0g Carbs

0.1g Protein

15.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~792 cal · 0g fat · 204g carbs · 1g protein · 186g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 66 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 12 min·0.7 mi·~1400 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 9 min·0.5 mi·~900 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 9 min
Jogging 6 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Stair climbing 6 min·~550 steps
Dancing 11 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 15 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.