How to Make a Sweet Maple Poached Pears – Sydney Markets

Prep 15 mins | Cook 20 mins | Serves 4

2 tbs maple syrup
¹⁄₄ cup caster sugar
¹⁄₂ cup water
4 Beurre Bosc pears, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces

Step 1 Combine maple syrup, sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Cover and bring to the boil.

Step 2 Add pears and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until tender and golden. Set aside to cool slightly and serve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Serving Suggestions

• For breakfast: Layer pears in serving glasses with reduced fat yoghurt and toasted muesli.
• For dessert: Spoon pears over toasted waffles and serve with a scoop of reduced fat ice-cream.

Good for you ... Beurre Bosc Pears

A good source of dietary fibre which contributes to normal laxation.

Provide vitamin C, which contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system.

Pears have a low GI (33-41), which means their natural sugars are broken down slowly for absorption into the bloodstream.