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Poached Pears in Simple Syrup

Prep5 min
Cook30 min
Total35 min
Yield5 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
Poached Pears in Simple Syrup
About This Recipe

Learn how to poach pears in simple syrup until tender while keeping their shape. Explore pear selection, gentle simmering, flavouring the syrup and serving ideas.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 firm-ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 3 whole star anises
  • 1 cup sugar, — add 1/2 cup more if you like it sweeter
  • 5 cups water
  • 0.5 medium fresh lemon

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place the cloves, star anises, sugar and water in a large saucepan. the pears. Add them into the saucepan. Cut the lemon into slices and place them on top. Cut a piece of parchment paper to the size of your pot. Cut a hole in the center and put it on top of the pears. Make sure the parchment lays flat on the surface of the liquid and holds down the pears.
  2. 2
    Bring to boil until sugar is dissolved. Simmer pears, gently turning them occasionally, until tender, 20 to 30 minutes depending on . Place the saucepan out of the heat and let the pears cool into the syrup.
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