27 April, 2016
Orange Spiced Poached Pears
Orange Spiced Poached Pears
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 4-6 pears
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 staranise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Water
Method:
- Peel your pears and using a sharp pairing knife or an apple corer from the base side of the pear to cut out the core
- Place the pears and all of the other ingredients into a large soup pot which has a well sealing lid and add enough water so the pears are just covered
- Bring to the boil, place the lid on the saucepan and reduce the heat to a steady simmer
- Simmer for 30 minutes for smaller pears and 35-40 minutes or larger pears.
- Remove from the poaching liquid gently with tongs and serve with your choice of custard, yoghurt or even ice cream.
Recipe Notes:
- Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
- This recipe is not freezer friendly
- Left over pears are delicious cut up cold for a delicious lunchbox treat from a fresh pear
Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.