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Pears in quince syrup

Name: Pears in quince syrup
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 100g quince cheese (from Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s); 1 vanilla pod; 6 dessert pears

Published: 31 Oct 06
Updated: 9 Oct 24

This simple poached pears and quince cheese syrup recipe makes a low-calorie dessert.

Easy
November 2006

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6
Ready in 30 minutes

This simple poached pears and quince cheese syrup recipe makes a low-calorie dessert.

Gluten-free recipes

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 97kcals
Fat: 0.1g (no saturated)
Protein: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 20.3g (19.6g sugars)
Salt: none

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Ingredients

100g quince cheese (from Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s)
1 vanilla pod
6 dessert pears

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Method

Put the quince cheese and 500ml boiling water in a wide, deep pan over a medium-low heat. Cook for a few minutes, until the quince has melted. Split the vanilla pod down the middle and scrape the seeds out into the quince syrup. Add the pod to the pan, too.
Peel the pears, add to the syrup and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the pears are tender – they are ready when a skewer is easily inserted into the centre of the pears.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the poached pears from the quince syrup and put into a dish. Season the syrup with freshly ground black pepper, then pour all over the pears, discarding the vanilla pod.