Spiced Hibiscus Poached Pears

Ingredients: 

1. 25g Dried Hibiscus Flowers

2. 2 Whole Star Anise

3. 5 Cardamom Pods

4. 1 Cinnamon Stick

5. 80ml Honey

6. 1 litre Water

7. 4 firm Blush Pears

Directions:

1. Peeled and core the pears leaving the stems on. 

2. In a large pan, place the hibiscus flowers, spices, honey and water. Bring to a boil over a medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, so that all the flavours infuse into the water.

3. Add the prepared pears and poach at a very low simmer for 20-25 minutes, turning the pears frequently for an even colour, until tender but not too soft. 

4. Take the pan off the heat and leave the pears to cool in the poaching liquid, turning them occasionally.

5. Remove the pears from the liquid onto a plate, strain the liquid (don’t throw it away!) & discard the hibiscus flowers and spices. 

6. Return the poaching liquid to the pan after straining it and simmer until reduced to syrup consistency. 

7. Serve the pears at room temperature with greek yoghurt and granola. Drizzle over some of the reduced poaching syrup. 

8. Enjoy!