Ingredients
¼ cup maple syrup
(60ml)
½ cup water
(125ml)
1 tsp natural vanilla extract
or 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out
2 pears
(any kind), peeled, quartered, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix the water, maple syrup and vanilla extract together over a medium heat. Stir consistently and bring to the boil. Then turn the heat down to low and simmer.
- Add the pear pieces and gently return to the boil. Then simmer again for 15 minutes or until pears are cooked through.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to five days.
Notes
Tip
Savour these pears warm with yoghurt or ice cream, or cold with muesli and yoghurt.
Tip
You could even try layering the ingredients in a glass like you would with a trifle.
Storage
Store in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to five days.
