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Rock-sugar poached pears
Pear halves poached in a lightly sweet ginger syrup.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Small stainless-steel saucepan.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Prepare fruit
No heat
Have readyFirm ripe pears, Lemon juice
- Peel, halve and core pears; toss with lemon juice.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Dissolve sugar
Medium
Have readyRock sugar, Water, Fresh ginger, sliced
- Warm water, sugar and ginger until sugar dissolves.
SPICE MAGICRock Sugar CrystalsView this spice →Next: Poach ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Poach
Low
Have readyNothing new
- Add pears, cover partly and simmer 15–20 minutes, turning once.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Serve
Off heat
Have readyNothing new
- Remove ginger; let pears cool 10 minutes in liquid and spoon into bowls.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Plain yogurt
Shortbread
Vanilla ice cream
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Recipe development status
Original ginger-and-rock-sugar variation on gently poached pear halves; kitchen validation pending.
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