Poached Pears
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 Bosc pears with stems, not soft
- Water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ground cinnamon and nutmeg according to preference
Instructions
- Put enough water in bottom of a pot to reach just below the bottom of a steamer basket. Add cinnamon sticks and sprinkle in ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil.
- While the water is coming to a boil, peel (do not core) the pears and slice off a little from the bottom so the pears stand upright. Leave the stems attached.
- When the water comes to a boil, put the pears upright in the steamer basket and steam for about 1 hour, or until they are tender all the way through but not mushy.
- As on optional step, you can then remove the pears and the steamer basket then boil the seasoned water until thick enough to lightly drizzle over the pears.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
If your meal is pareve, serve plain or with non-dairy ice cream or non-dairy whipped cream.