Saffron & Ginger Poached Pears
This poached pear recipe is rich in autumnal spices and aromas – serve as a cosy pudding alongside a dollop of mascarpone or vanilla ice cream. Make sure the pears you use are still firm to the touch before using them; any over-ripe fruit is likely to disintegrate in the heat.
Instructions
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Heat 250ml water together with the ginger wine in a medium-size pan over a regular heat. Dissolve the sugar into the liquid as it warms up. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat then add the saffron, cinnamon and star anise and simmer for 5 mins.
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Place the pears in the pan, pop the lid on and poach for about 30 mins, turning the pears every so often.
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Remove the pears from the liquid and leave them to cool. Serve with ice cream or mascarpone and spoon over the remaining syrup.
Ingredients
- 100ml ginger wine
- 75g caster sugar
- 1 saffron, generous pinch
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 4 firm pears, peeled with stems intact
Total time required 40 mins
- Preparation time: 10 mins
- Cooking time: 30 mins
Recipe published with permission from OcadoLife magazine