Spiced Poached Pears

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Ingredients

  • 6 pears any varient
  • 120 g brown sugar
  • 1 large orange zest from it
  • 1 lemon zest from it
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 4 star anise
  • 200 ml Manzanilla sherry
  • 200 ml water

Instructions

  • Peel the pears leaving the stalk.
  • In a large pan heat all the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • Add the pears and poach over a low heat for 15-20 minutes until the pears are soft.
  • This will vary with how ripe your pears are.
  • Remove the pears with a slotted spoon and bring the liquid to the boil again.
  • Heat until thickened and reduced by half.
  • Allow to cool slightly then pour over the pears and serve with whipped cream or ice-cream.
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Course Fruit / Side Dish