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
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• 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

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