Poached Pears in Spiced Syrup

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Trim a thin slice from each base so the pears can stand upright.

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Pear

   Cookware: paring knife, Vegetable Peeler

2. Step 2

   Combine the water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves in the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to simmer.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Cinnamon, 200.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 2.0 piece Star Anise, 750.0 ml Water, 4.0 piece Whole Clove

   Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

3. Step 3

   Lower the prepared pears into the syrup and reduce to low heat. Maintain a gentle simmer, turning the pears occasionally, until tender when pierced near the base with a paring knife.

   Timer: 25 min (fixed)

   Cookware: paring knife, saucepan, slotted spoon

4. Step 4

   Lift the pears from the syrup and arrange them in the serving dish.

   Cookware: serving dish, slotted spoon

5. Step 5

   Remove and discard the whole spices. Simmer the syrup over medium heat until slightly reduced and glossy.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Cookware: saucepan, slotted spoon

6. Step 6

   Let the syrup cool briefly, then pour it over the pears. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: saucepan, serving dish