Poached Asian Pears with Star Anise and Tropical Fruit Recipe

Name: Poached Asian Pears with Star Anise and Tropical Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 star anise*; 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 4 large (10 ounces each) Asian pears; 1 1 3/4-pound papaya, diced; 1 14-to 16-ounce mango, diced; *A brown star-shaped seed pod; available at Asian markets and specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 star anise*
1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
4 large (10 ounces each) Asian pears
1 1 3/4-pound papaya, diced
1 14-to 16-ounce mango, diced
*A brown star-shaped seed pod; available at Asian markets and specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

1
Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
3
Peel and core pears.
4
Add to syrup.
5
Add enough water to cover pears.
6
Cover pan; simmer until pears are tender, about 40 minutes.
7
Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to bowl.
8
Increase heat; boil liquid until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 25 minutes.
9
Strain syrup; pour over pears.
10
Chill until cold.
11
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
12
Chill.)
13
Stand 1 pear in center of each plate.
14
Spoon papaya and mango around pear.
15
Spoon syrup over and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup dry white wine, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Poached Asian Pears with Star Anise and Tropical Fruit falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poached Asian Pears with Star Anise and Tropical Fruit

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