Poached Pears in Scented Honey Syrup

Fruit has been poached in honey since ancient times. The Romans did it, as did the Persians, Arabs, Moors and Ottomans. The Moroccans continue the tradition today, adding a little orange rind or aniseed, or even lavender to give a subtle flavouring. Delicate and pretty to look at, these scented pears provide an exquisite finishing touch to a Moroccan meal.