These pears are inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe. I added more spice, less water and less sugar to get a more intense chai flavoring into the pears. If you love sour and tangy this version is for you! Sweet and tangy these pears are perfect on a cool autumn evening served alone or with a dollop of ricotta cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Citrusy Poached Pears
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 320mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars 24g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 51%
Calcium 4%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
MetricUS Imperial
Ingredients
6 Pears medium to large in size
3/4 cup Cane Sugar
1 Lemon juice and zest
1 Orange juice and zest
2-3 pods Star Anise
1-3 pods Green Cardamom If you love cardamom (like I do) add 3, for a lighter flavor add just 1 pod.
1 stick Cinnamon
6-8 Cloves
1 cup Hot Water
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
MetricUS Imperial
Ingredients
6 Pears medium to large in size
3/4 cup Cane Sugar
1 Lemon juice and zest
1 Orange juice and zest
2-3 pods Star Anise
1-3 pods Green Cardamom If you love cardamom (like I do) add 3, for a lighter flavor add just 1 pod.
1 stick Cinnamon
6-8 Cloves
1 cup Hot Water
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Instructions
In a pot large enough to hold all 6 pears in a single layer, snug together, zest both the lemon and orange into the pot. Add hot water and sugar stir to dissolve the sugar.
Add in spices, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods and star anise. Place pears into sugar spice liquid.
Juice both the orange and lemon over the pears. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until pears are soft but not falling apart.
Place a single pear into each bowl and pour syrup over pears making sure to evenly distribute the citrus zest. Serve warm!
Recipe Notes
These pears are rich, sweet and sour! They pair perfectly with a spoonful of ricotta or cottage cheese.
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