Golden Ginger Pear Delight (Printable)
Ripe pears simmered in spiced golden ginger syrup, perfect warm or chilled and garnished with nuts and mint.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou), peeled, halved, and cored
→ Syrup
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan alternative)
04 - 1/4 cup fresh ginger, thinly sliced
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - Juice of 1 lemon
07 - 1 cinnamon stick
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - Chopped pistachios or toasted almonds
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine water, honey, ginger slices, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, turmeric, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
02 - Place pear halves cut side down into the simmering syrup. Cover and simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, turning pears once halfway through, until tender yet intact.
03 - Remove pears with a slotted spoon and set aside. Increase heat and reduce the syrup for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
04 - Serve the pears warm or chilled, drizzled with the golden ginger syrup. Garnish with chopped pistachios or toasted almonds and fresh mint if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This gently spiced syrup turns simple pears into a memorable dessert that feels both elegant and homey, like sharing a quiet moment with a dear friend.
- The balance of ginger and turmeric creates a warm golden hue and subtle complexity that will keep you coming back for more.
02 -
- Don’t rush the simmering; gentle heat lets the pears absorb all those spicy notes without falling apart.
- Using fresh ginger instead of dried makes a world of difference to the freshness and brightness of the syrup.
03 -
- Use a slotted spoon with careful hands to keep the pears intact and beautiful when transferring them out of the syrup.
- Letting the syrup reduce just enough to be syrupy but not sticky makes plating a breeze and keeps the pears glossy.