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Poached Pears with Figs and Raspberries

Here's how you make Poached Pears with Figs and Raspberries
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 pears
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon, zest only, grated
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 12 figs, quartered, stems removed
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • Mint leaves, garnish
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Peel, core and half the pears, leaving the stem intact.

  • Step 2: In a deep skillet over medium heat, add the next 7 ingredients (water - vanilla seeds) and bring to a simmer.

  • Step 3: Place the cut pears cut side up in a single layer in the skillet and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tender when precede with a knife. Remove pears from the pan and place on a serving platter; cover.

  • Step 4: Bring the poaching liquid to a boil and cook until reduced and syrupy (20-30 minutes). Strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a glass bowl; discard solids. Let cool.

  • Step 5: Serve the pears with the sugar syrup, figs and raspberries. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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