Mexican•gourmet
Piloncillo Poached Pears
Simmer red pears in a syrup of piloncillo, cinnamon, and cloves until they become tender and absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups water
- 1 7.5 ounce piece piloncillo (or 1 cup packed dark brown sugar)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 4 firm-ripe red pears
- low-fat plain Mountain high yoghurt
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan large enough to hold all the pears, combine water, piloncillo, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until piloncillo melts.
- 2
Cut the pears in half vertically. Using a measuring spoon or melon baller, scoop out the seeds.
- 3
Add the pears and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender.
- 4
Place each pear on a small serving plate with a scoop of yoghurt. Drizzle with the syrup and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- 5
Serve immediately.