Baked Pears With Lemon Grass And Pistachio Syrup Recipe

1. 1

   Place the vanilla pod in a small covered pan with the sugar water lemon zest and lemon grass.

2. 2

   Cook on the floor of the roasting ovenfor 10 min stirring once.

3. 3

   Leave the syrup to infuse for 20 to 30 min.

4. 4

   Place the pears in a small buttered ovenproof dish pour the juice of half the lemon over them and dot with the butter.

5. 5

   Bake the pears on the floor of the roasting ovenfor 15 min spooning the buttery juices over them once or possibly twice during cooking.

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   Add in the pistachio nuts then leave the pears to cold slightly.

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   Strain the syrup to remove the flavourings then spoon it over the pears to serve.

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   Can serve pears with a shortbread biscuit and sharp blackcurrant coulis.The syrup is spooned over the pears to moisten them just before serving some rich vanilla ice cream would complete the dish perfectly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.