Pears poached in gin with saffron, honey and rose
10/9/2007
Serves 4
Ingredients
| 4 | Pears, not too ripe |
| 2 cups | Water |
| ¼ cup | Gin |
| 2 tbsp | Honey |
| 2 tsp | Saffron, use 2 tsp of saffron extract or 1/2 tsp saffron thread |
| 4 | Dried rose buds |
Directions
- Peel the pears, leaving the stalks on. Slice a little off the base of each so they sit flat.
- Combine the other ingredients in a heavy based saucepan, bring to a simmer then add the pears.
- Simmer for 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes while spooning the poaching liquid over the fruit.
- Allow the fruit to cool in the liquid. Serve with cream or creme fraiche.
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