Stewed pears with cinnamon and ginger
Ingredients:
2 large Bartlett pears
4 cups of water
2 slices of fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon of honey
4 cups of water
2 slices of fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon of honey
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pears:
Wash the Bartlett pears thoroughly. Peel them to ensure a smooth texture and to remove any pesticide residues if not organic.
Core the pears and cut them into large chunks. This helps them maintain some structure during the cooking process while still absorbing the flavors of the spices
2. Combine everything:
Place the pear chunks, ginger slices, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. The ginger and cinnamon both add warming elements, which are great for aiding digestion and adding a comforting spice flavor.
Add the water, ensuring it nearly covers the pears.
3. Stew the Pears:
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Cover and let the pears stew for about 20-30 minutes, or until they are very soft and the stewing liquid is flavorful.
4. Add Honey:
After the pears are stewed and tender, remove the saucepan from heat. Remove the cinnamon stick and ginger slices if desired, then stir in the honey while the mixture is still warm. This method helps preserve the natural beneficial properties of the honey.
Serve:
Serve the stewed pears warm, with both the fruit and the sweet, spiced syrup. This dish is especially soothing and can be very hydrating, making it ideal for someone needing gentle nourishment.
Wash the Bartlett pears thoroughly. Peel them to ensure a smooth texture and to remove any pesticide residues if not organic.
Core the pears and cut them into large chunks. This helps them maintain some structure during the cooking process while still absorbing the flavors of the spices
2. Combine everything:
Place the pear chunks, ginger slices, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. The ginger and cinnamon both add warming elements, which are great for aiding digestion and adding a comforting spice flavor.
Add the water, ensuring it nearly covers the pears.
3. Stew the Pears:
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Cover and let the pears stew for about 20-30 minutes, or until they are very soft and the stewing liquid is flavorful.
4. Add Honey:
After the pears are stewed and tender, remove the saucepan from heat. Remove the cinnamon stick and ginger slices if desired, then stir in the honey while the mixture is still warm. This method helps preserve the natural beneficial properties of the honey.
Serve:
Serve the stewed pears warm, with both the fruit and the sweet, spiced syrup. This dish is especially soothing and can be very hydrating, making it ideal for someone needing gentle nourishment.