Spiced poached pears

Spiced poached pears
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Cinnamon adds a spicy kick to these delicious poached pears. The result? A lush low-fat dessert

  • Serves: 6

  • Cooking time: 50 mins

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

Ingredients

Add a few raspberries or blackberries to the syrup to add colour.

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  • 6 firm Conference pears
  • 1 litre cranberry and raspberry juice
  • 175g (6oz) caster sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Few strips peeled orange rind

Method

  1. Peel the pears, leaving the stalks on. Remove the core from the base of each with the tip of a potato peeler or melon baller.
  2. Place the pears in a pan and pour over the juice. Add the sugar, cinnamon stick and orange rind. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer for 20-25 mins until the pears are tender. Turn the pears occasionally in the liquid to ensure that they're evenly cooked.
  3. Remove the pears from the syrup and place in a serving bowl. Boil the liquid for 5-10 mins until syrupy. Strain the hot syrup over the pears, discarding the cinnamon and orange peel. Serve the pears warm with a spoonful of yogurt. Alternatively, leave them to cool completely then chill in the fridge for 3-4 hrs before serving.
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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/137602/Spiced-poached-pears