Basic poached fruit
1
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 25 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Spiced poached fruit makes a great warm dessert or sprinkle with an oat crumble mix for an easy classic trifle.
Ingredients
Apple juice no added sugar
200 ml
Cinnamon quill
1 whole, stick
Star anise
1 individual
Apple(s)
2 medium, peeled, cored, cut into chunks
Pear(s)
3 medium, peeled, cored, cut into chunky wedges
Plum(s)
4 large, stones removed, cut into quarters
Blackberries
150 g
Figs
4 medium, quartered
Instructions
1
Combine apple juice, cinnamon and star anise in a large saucepan over low heat and bring to the boil.
2
Add apples, pears and plums. Simmer for 20 minutes or until fruit is tender, adding blackberries and figs for last 5 minutes of cooking.
3
Remove fruit from pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl. Continue cooking liquid until it reduces to a sticky syrup. Discard cinnamon stick and star anise and pour syrup over fruit. Serve warm or cold.
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