Spiced Poached Pears

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Preparation info
  • 6

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cooking with Spice

By Jennifer Newens

Published 2013

  • About

Cinnamon stick and star anise are infused into a simple syrup to form a fragrant poaching medium for fresh fall pears. The fruit simmers gently in the spiced syrup and becomes tender while the spiced liquid infuses into the fruit. Try this as a refreshing dessert after a rich meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (8 oz/250 g) sugar
  • 1

Method

In a saucepan that will hold the pears snugly, bring 4 cups (32 fl oz/1 l) water to a boil over medium heat. Ad