For pears with Asian flavors, Art Smith steams the fruit in apple cider and anise, adds honey to the juice, then reduces it.
Servings: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 ripe pears
  • 1 lemon , quartered
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 4 star anise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Directions
    Peel pears and rub each one with a lemon quarter to prevent from turning brown. Use a melon baller or small spoon to core each pear through the bottom.

    In a large pot with a steaming basket insert, add apple cider and star anise and bring to a boil. Place pears in steaming basket and cover. Cook until pears are soft and tender, 20 to 30 minutes; remove pears and set aside.

    Reduce heat to low and continue cooking cider until it reduces to about 1/2 cup. Add honey and stir 5 minutes; remove star anise with a spoon and pour cider reduction over pears.

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