Chinese Desserts, Cakes and Confectionery Recipes - Steamed Pears Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pears, peeled

• 60ml/4 tbsp honey

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Method:

1. Slice off the tops of the pears about 2.5cm/1 in from the top and reserve the tops.

2. Core the pears from the top, shaping a deep hole without cutting through the base. Fill with honey and replace the tops.

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

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

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