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| Vanilla Poached Pears and Fig Compote |
Serves 4-6
Vanilla Poached Pears and Fig Compote ingredients
Figs: 200 grams dried figs. 2 tablespoons caster sugar. 50 ml clear honey. 1/2 vanilla pod or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste. 3 whole star anise. 1 cinnamon stick. 1 cup water
Pears: 3 firm but ripe pears, peeled, halved lengthwise and cored. zest and juice 1 lemon. 200 ml water
Vanilla Poached Pears and Fig Compote recipe
Figs: Trim the stems from the figs and cut them in half. Put the sugar, honey, vanilla, spices and water in a saucepan. Use a little more water if your figs are very dry. Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes. Reduce to a simmer then add the figs and simmer for a further 10-12 minutes or until soft. Leave to cool in the liquid
Vanilla Poached Pears and Fig Compote recipe
Figs: Trim the stems from the figs and cut them in half. Put the sugar, honey, vanilla, spices and water in a saucepan. Use a little more water if your figs are very dry. Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes. Reduce to a simmer then add the figs and simmer for a further 10-12 minutes or until soft. Leave to cool in the liquid
Pears: Cut each pear half into 4 pieces lengthwise and place in a saucepan. Add the lemon zest, juice and water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the fig compote to the pan and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until the pears are tender but still holding their shape. Serve warm or cooled with vanilla ice cream. By then, the Vanilla Poached Pears and Fig Compote is ready
