Pears in baking, yellow and red
During these grey days, a splash of colour on the table is always welcoming. Poached pears are a well-known side dish in the red version; here, red and yellow are combined for a festive touch.
Preparation
- Peel the pears whole, leaving the stems on
- Use a tall cooking pot in which the pears can stand upright. If you want to make both colours, use two pots and 4 pears for each colour.
- Add the ingredients for each colour to the pot and place on a low heat. Now add the pears and make sure they are completely covered with the liquid. If the pears are larger, add extra water; we also use water for the yellow pears.
- Simmer the whole thing for 30 minutes on a low heat until the pears are soft. You can test this by pricking one with a sharp knife. Do not use any other object, as you may leave a mark. That would be a shame for the presentation.
- Remove the pears from the cooking liquid. You can serve them warm or let them cool and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
