Steamed Pears and Honey
Elevate your dessert game with this simple yet elegant recipe for Steamed Pears and Honey. Perfectly ripened pears are delicately steamed in a fragrant mixture of ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice, and honey, creating a soft, naturally sweet treat with a hint of spice. The light syrup, made from the reduced cooking liquid, adds a luscious finishing touch, while optional garnishes like chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves provide a pop of flavor and texture. This quick and healthy dessert is easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, and is versatile enough to be served warm or at room temperature. Ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy night in, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of fruit-based desserts and refined simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe pears
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1 inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
- 4 whole leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the pears thoroughly. Cut a small slice off the bottom of each pear to help them stand upright during cooking, if needed.
Peel the pears carefully, leaving the stems intact for presentation. Optional: Core the pears from the bottom using a melon baller or small spoon.
In a medium-sized saucepan with a lid, combine water, lemon juice, sliced ginger, and the cinnamon stick. Place the pears upright into the saucepan.
Drizzle one tablespoon of honey over each pear. Cover with the lid.
Bring the saucepan to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and steam the pears for 15-20 minutes, occasionally spooning the liquid over the pears to baste them.
The pears are done when they are tender and can be easily pierced with a knife without falling apart.
Carefully transfer the pears onto serving plates. Remove the cinnamon stick and ginger slices from the cooking liquid.
Let the liquid simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it reduces slightly into a light syrup. Drizzle the syrup over the pears.
Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts over the pears and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1058 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
