Poached Pears with Ginger recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Poached pears are a traditional Korean dessert made by gently cooking pears filled with ginger and whole black peppercorns.
Poached pears are a traditional Korean dessert made by gently cooking pears filled with ginger and whole black peppercorns. The warm, sweet syrup pairs beautifully with the tender pear, making it a light treat after a meal or on a chilly day.
Snacks & desserts · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 568g serving): 165 kcal · protein 0.9g · carbohydrate 43.7g · fat 0.1g · sodium 3.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: If the pear is already very soft, don't cook it for too long; start checking it after 20 minutes.
Tips: Whole black peppercorns have a strong aroma, so four or five per serving are enough.
Tips: Adjust the amount of sugar in the syrup slightly depending on how ripe the pear is.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Pear — 1 pc
- Ginger — 5 g
- Whole black peppercorns — 5 pc
- Sugar — 1 Tbsp
- Water — 300 ml