Pears moisten the Lungs and nourish Yin. They are great for soothing a dry throat or cough, and helping sluggish digestion.
Beurre bosc pears will keep their shape well. If your pears are very ripe, stew them instead.
INGREDIENTS
4 firm pears
1 L water
¾ cup sugar or ¼ cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
10 cardamom pods
1 star anise
½ vanilla bean
3 strips orange peel
METHOD:
Peel the pears, then halve and core them, or leave them whole.
Place water, sugar (or honey), spices, and orange peel in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer.
Add the pears, making sure they are immersed in the liquid, and simmer with lid on for 2 hours or until tender.
Remove from heat, allow to cool and enjoy – serve alone, with vanilla yoghurt, or add to porridge.
Serve with vanilla yoghurt, or add to porridge.
The pears can be stored in the fridge in their poaching liquid for up to 1 week. If using straight away, the poaching liquid can be boiled down into a syrup to pour over them (hello, dessert).
