Perfect Poached Pears

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   First, peel the pears with a vegetable peeler and remove the cores. Bring water, 3/4 of a cup of the sugar, ginger and the lemon to a boil, making sure not to let the sugar burn. Lower heat and add pears.

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   Let cook 20-30 minutes. The cooking time depends on the pear type. The pears are ready when they are close to translucent.

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   Remove the pears from the water and place in bowls.Add remainder of sugar to leftover cooking juice, heat and stir, about 5-6 minutes so sugar disolves and a syrup of sorts is left. Spoon sauce over pears and add lemon rind to each bowl, because in the sugar the lemon will have preserved. Serve imedietly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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