Name: Anise Poached Pears Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 pears, peeled and cut in half; 3 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 star anise pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Anise Poached Pears Recipe

Isidora Southerland Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Anise Poached Pears Recipe

Soft and flavorful pears infused with the rich flavor of anise and honey.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 pears, peeled and cut in half
3 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
3 star anise pods
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, bring water, sugar, honey, star anise, and cinnamon stick to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add vanilla extract.
Add the pears and poach for 10-15 minutes until soft.
Remove from heat and let the pears cool in the syrup.
Serve the cooled pears with a spoonful of the poaching syrup.

Nutrition

Calories : 264kcal
Total Fat : 0.3g
Saturated Fat : 0.1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 2mg
Total Carbohydrates : 69g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 60g
Protein : 1g

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