Pears in Cointreau

Pears in Cointreau

Ingredients

  • 4 pears, cores removed (skin is optional)
  • cup water
  • cup Cointreau
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 45 cloves
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar

These pears can be kept in the fridge and are excellent on a cheeseboard in place of fruit paste. They can be used in any recipe that calls for pears for example in cakes or served warm with the liquid over ice cream. You could also serve with with runny or whipped cream for an easy dessert, or for a decadent celebratory breakfast served with muesli

  1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan, and gently increase heat until its up to a gentle simmer
  2. Poach the fruit for about 15 minutes. Remove the pears with a slotted spoon, and set aside
  3. Increase the heat of the liquid and allow to reduce about 15 minutes

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