Poached pears in spiced syrup
5
Points®
Total time: 4 hr 15 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 4 hr • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This dessert looks so elegant yet is so simple. You’re sure to impress the guests with this finale of the dinner party!
Ingredients
Red wine
83 ml, (Use 250ml)
Caster sugar
2 tbs, (Use 1/2 cup)
Orange rind
1 tbs, (2x2cm wide strips)
Cloves
3 whole
Cinnamon quill
1 whole
Vanilla bean
1 whole, halved lengthways
Pear(s)
4 medium, beurre bosc
Honey
1 tbs
99% fat-free, plain or natural yoghurt, unsweetened
180 g
Instructions
1
Place wine, 1.5L (6 cups) water, sugar, rind, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla in a 4.5 litre (18-cup) slow cooker. Add pears and cook, covered, on high, turning halfway through cooking, for 4 hours or until pears are tender.
2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to serving bowls. Place 2 cups (500ml) cooking liquid in a small saucepan over high heat. Add honey and bring to the boil. Boil for 15 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly syrupy. Drizzle syrup over pears and serve with yoghurt.
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