These delicious poached pears are quick and simple to prepare, but make an impressive dessert.
Method
- Peel each pear and cut in half, then carefully scoop out the core but try to leave the stalk in place.
- Put the pears in a pan and add water so they are just covered. Then add the honey and vanilla essence and simmer gently for 6 minutes until the pears are tender but not mushy.
- Next, gently stir in the raspberries.
- Lift the fruit out of the pan, including the berries, and place in a serving dish. Then boil the juice, reducing it to a syrup, and pour over the fruit.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Alternative: you can add a stick of cinnamon during cooking for a spicier flavour.
Serves: 4
Time: 20 min
Allergy advice
Allergy advice not applicable.
Reproduced with the kind permission of the Food Standards Agency.