Cardamom Poached Pears with Pistachio
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Pears take beautifully to warm spice, and this version keeps things soft, fragrant and not too sweet. The cooking syrup turns lightly citrusy from the orange, while chopped pistachios add a bit of crunch at the table. It makes an easy pudding when you want something elegant without baking.
Ingredients
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Local shop4 firm ripe pears, peeled
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Local shop6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
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Local shop1 cinnamon stick
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Local shop35g pistachios, roughly chopped
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Local shop1 orange, zest pared and juiced
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Local shop600ml water
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Method
Serves 4 · about 35 minutes from start to finish.
Put the water, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick into a saucepan wide enough to hold the pears snugly.
Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until the maple has dissolved.
Lower in the pears, cover with a lid or a cartouche of baking paper, and poach gently for 20-25 minutes until tender when pierced.
Lift the pears onto serving plates and boil the poaching liquid for 3-4 minutes to reduce it slightly.
Spoon a little of the syrup over each pear and scatter with the chopped pistachios.
Serve warm, or chill and serve cold once the pears have absorbed a little more of the spiced syrup.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Use pears that are ripe but still hold their shape - overripe ones can collapse before the syrup has taken on the spice.
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