Poached Pomegranate Spiced Pears
The idea of cooking pears in a rice cooker isn’t so far-fetched. Enjoy this classic dessert recreated in a Panasonic Rice Cooker.
Ingredients
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3 firm pears peeled, halved, cored
2 cups pomegranate juice
2 cups sparkling apple juice
3 cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
2 star anise
1 tsp fresh ginger peeled cut into thin slivers
Steps
STEP 1
Place pomegranate juice, apple cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and ginger in rice cooker.
STEP 2
Place pear halves in poaching liquid.Close rice cooker and cook on "white rice" setting for 50 minutes, or until tender (a toothpick should go through easily).
STEP 3
Open cover and turn pears over. Let sit for 1 hour. Turn pears over again and let sit for another hour.
STEP 4
You can also refrigerate these overnight for a more intense flavour and colour. Serve