RestaurantsCafe MedinaPoached Pear Recipe

Poached Pear Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Medina
Time40m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

1

Prepare the Pears

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Cut a small slice from the bottom of each pear so they can stand upright.

2

Make the Poaching Liquid

In a large pot, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and star anise. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

3

Poach the Pears

Bring the poaching liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Carefully add the pears to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Cover and poach for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender.

4

Cool and Serve

Once tender, remove the pears from the pot and let them cool. You can serve them warm or chilled, drizzled with some of the poaching liquid.