How To Make Pear & Saffron Compote
You don’t have to do much to make pear taste delicious. Simply chop it up, and you’ve got a treat for yourself that’s equally as healthy as it is appetizing. But if you want to, you can incorporate this sweet and tart orchard fruit into different kinds of desserts. They’re perfect for pies, crisps, and so much more! Check out this collection of pear dessert recipes to learn which ones to make.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
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In a saucepan, combine the chopped pears, water, sugar, saffron threads, and lemon juice.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the liquid has thickened.
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Remove from heat and let the compote cool slightly before serving.
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Serve warm or chilled as a topping for yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Calories : 110
- Total Fat : 0g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 22g
- Protein : 1g
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