Ingredients
- 2kg pears (approx. 8) peeled, cored, and halved or quartered, depending on size
- 1 cinnamon quill, cracked
- 6 cloves
- 3 star anise
- rind and juice of a lemon
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Poached Pears (1)
Method
- Bring the water, sugar, spices and zest to the boil
- Once the sugar has dissolved, carefully add the pears
- Reduce to a simmer and poach until only just tender at which point add the lemon juice
- Transfer to prepared jars
