Spiced poached pears

Published on 5 December 2017

by Isabelle Huot

1 L (4 cups) water

15 ml (1 tablespoon) sugar

5 ml (1 teaspoon) powdered cinnamon

5 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla

10 ml (2 teaspoons) orange zest

2 whole star anise

2 pears, peeled and halved lengthwise

30 ml (2 tablespoons) light ricotta

30 ml (2 tablespoons) orange juice

10 ml (2 teaspoons) dried raisins

15 ml (1 tablespoon) crushed hazelnuts

5 ml (1 teaspoon) honey

Calories:210 kcal

Total lipids:3 g

Total carbohydrates:43 g

Proteins:3 g

In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, orange zest and star anise. Bring to a boil until the liquid thickens to a syrup consistency.
Add the pears and poach for about 30 minutes, turning gently halfway through cooking time. Drain and set aside.
Mix the ricotta, orange juice, dried raisins and crushed hazelnuts.
Arrange the pears on a plate and garnish with the ricotta mixture. Drizzle with honey.

Variation: Replace the star anise with cloves.

Isabelle Huot

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Food and nutrition