- Serves: 6
- Ingredient Notes: Vegetarian, Corn-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Peanut-free, Soy-free, Tree nut-free
- Each serving
- 290 cal
- 0.5g fat (0g sat)
- 0mg chol
- 105mg sodium
- 72g carb
- 5g fiber
- 2g protein
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup honey
- 5 whole star anise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 6 pears (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche, sour cream or Greek yogurt
Directions
Combine water, honey, star anise, lemon juice and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add pears; reduce heat and simmer until tender, turning occasionally, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on ripeness.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to a bowl. Boil liquid and star anise until reduced to 1 cup syrup, about 20 minutes. Pour syrup with star anise over pears. Cover and chill until cold (see note).
Remove star anise from syrup. Divide pears and syrup among 6 bowls. Top each with a dollop of crème fraîche and serve.
Special notes:
Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
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