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I picked these pears up at my local farmers market. The sign near them said “winter pears: great for poaching or baking.” I’ve never had poached pears, but the farmer said they are simple to make and quite delicious, so I decided to give it a try. As it turns out he was right, you simply peel, core, and boil the pears with some sugar and herbs. I’ve foung the pears make a wonderful addition to any breakfast grain, like oatmeal or a dessert, like ice cream.
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Ingredients:
- 1 quart water
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 pears; peeled, cored, and quartered
- 6-8 fresh ginger slices
- 3 cardamom pods
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Directions:
Add the water and sugar to a pot and warm over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add the ginger and cardamom pods. Add the pears and keep to a very low boil. Simmer the pears until cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the pears. Remove from heat and let the pears cool in the liquid. The pears will keep for up to 5 days.
