Chinese Desserts, Cakes and Confectionery Recipes - Pear Compote Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 large pears, peeled

• 75g/1/2 cup chopped dates

• 50g/1/2 cup chopped walnuts

• 90ml/6 tbsp honey

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Method:

1. Cover the pears from the top to form a cavity without cutting through to the base.

2. Stand the pears in  a container on a rack in a wok or pan with water in the bottom to come just below the steaming rack.

3. Fill the pears with the dates and walnuts and coat with honey.

4. Bring the water to the boil, cover and steam for about 20 minutes, topping up wit boiling water as necessary, until the pears are cooked.

5. The length of time will depend on the size and ripeness of the pears.