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Poached vanilla pear
These delicious poached pears are quick and simple to prepare, but make an impressive dessert
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Each serving contains:
LOW
SALT
Trace
MED
SUGAR
18.2g
LOW
SAT
0.0g
LOW
FAT
0.2g
Ingredients
switch to imperial- 4 pears
- 1 tsp runny honey
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 120g raspberries or blackberries
Method
Peel each pear and cut in half, then carefully scoop out the core but try to leave the stalk in place.
Put the pears in a pan and add water so they are just covered. Then add the honey and vanilla essence and simmer gently for 6 minutes until the pears are tender but not mushy.
Next, gently stir in the raspberries.
Lift the fruit out of the pan, including the berries, and place in a serving dish. Then boil the juice, reducing it to a syrup, and pour over the fruit.
Serve warm or chilled.
Alternative: you can add a stick of cinnamon during cooking for a spicier flavour.
Nutritional information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 184g portion |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 39 kcal (164 kJ) | 72 kcal (302 kJ) |
| Protein | 0.5g | 0.9g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.9g | 18.2g |
| (of which sugars) | 9.9g | 18.2g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| (of which saturates) | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 1.6g | 3.0g |
| Sodium | Trace | Trace |
| Salt | Trace | Trace |
Allergy advice
Allergy advice not applicable.
Food safety tips
Always wash your hands, work surfaces, utensils and chopping boards before you start. Children under 12 months should not be given honey.
