Overview
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories per 100g: Approximately 80
- Serves: 4 people
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
This recipe for poached pears is not only straightforward to make but also incredibly tasty! You can serve it with fresh fruit, melted chocolate, or yogurt. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
- Pears: 2 whole
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Water: 2 cups
- Sugar: 1/3 cup
- Orange zest: from 1 orange
- Lemon zest: from 1/2 lemon
- Orange blossom water (optional): 1 teaspoon
Preparation
- Peel and Prep the Pears:
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the pears. Slice them in half and use a spoon to remove the cores.
- Poach the Pears:
In a medium-sized pot or deep pan, bring the water, vanilla extract, sugar, orange blossom water, and citrus zests to a boil. Add the pears and let them simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
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