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Breakfast Poached Pears

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the Poaching Syrup

  • 1 l Water
  • 80 g Caster Sugar
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Ripe Pears

Accompaniments

  • Greek Yoghurt
  • Jam
  • Raisins
  • Brown sugar
  • Honey

Instructions

  • Peel the Pears
  • Place all the ingredients plus the whole Pears in a pan
  • Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 10-15 minutes
  • To check the Pears are cooked, poke with a knife, if you feel resistance, they need longer. If the knife pierces easily they're done.
  • For the best flavour allow the Pears to sit in the Syrup for a while.
  • Slice in Half, Serve warm with Greek Yoghurt, Jams and raisins. Drizzle with Honey and Sprinkle with Brown Sugar.