Sweet and Spicy Poached Pears

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These tender Poached Pears are enrobed in a sweet and sticky syrup that has been infused with vanilla, cinnamon, star anise and lemon. Serve with a sprinkling of toasted almond flakes and sweetened cream.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: British

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: caster sugar, cinnamon, lemon, light brown sugar, pear, star anise, vanilla pod

Servings: people

Calories: 785.77kcal

Ingredients

1 l water
300 g caster sugar
200 g light brown sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1 star anise
1 vanilla pod
1 lemon zest only
8 pears
4 tbsp almond flakes toasted

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients into a heavy bottomed sauce pan over a low heat.
Stir the mix until the sugar has dissolved and let infuse for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, peel the pears and cut a small amount off of the bottom so theyare able to stand up.
As soon as they are peeled and able to stand, place them into the sauce pan with the syrup.
Adjust the temperature so that the syrup is simmering gently.
Let the pears poach in the syrup for up to 50 minutes or until they are soft. To test this, gently press a knife into to thickest part of one of the pears.
Remove the pears from the pan (they can be served hot or cold).
If you would like the syrup thicker, simply raise the temperature and let it bubble until thick.
Serve with a scattering of toasted almond flakes.

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