POACHED PEARS IN SAFFRON CITRUS SYRUP

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Make and share this Poached Pears in Saffron Citrus Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katanashrp

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 pears, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, firmly packed
3/4 cup superfine sugar
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
4 pears, peeled
biscotti, to serve

Steps:

  • Place the first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan with 2 cups of water.
  • Heat, stirring, over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the pears and cook, covered for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
  • Remove pears from liquid, and bring it back to boil, uncovered.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the syrup has reduced by half.
  • Remove the vanilla bean and drizzle syrup over the pears.
  • Serve with biscotti.

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