Sweet eggy bread and poached pears

Poached Pears

• 1 l pear juice (or use apple if you can’t find pear)
• 2 star anise
• 1

In a large pot, warm the juice, star anise and cinnamon stick over a medium heat.

Submerge the prepared pears in the pear juice and bring up to a simmer, then cook gently for 5 minutes. Check a piece to see if it’s done – you want it to be just tender – and if necessary simmer for a little longer, keeping an eye out as they can easily overcook.

Remove the pears from the juice wi