Honey vanilla pears with ginger cream

A no-fuss dessert that feels like something special.

Serves: 6

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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6 pears, peeled, halved lengthways
2 vanilla beans, split lengthways
3 tablespoons clear honey
2 tablespoons caster sugar
3 tablespoons lemon zest
½ lemon, juice
¼ cup apple juice

To serve
8 tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt
Sprinkling of ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely chopped stem or uncrystallised ginger

Instructions

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1 Place pears in a pan large enough to fit them snugly, and add enough water to just cover. Scrape seeds from vanilla beans and add seeds and beans to pan. Add honey, sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, lemon juice and apple juice. Place over medium-high heat and bring to the boil.

2 Reduce heat, cover and gently poach pears at a gentle simmer for 10-15 minutes until just cooked. Allow to cool in the liquid.

3 Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine yoghurt, cinnamon and half of the ginger.

4 Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Place pan back on high heat to bring cooking liquid to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened. Serve 2 pear halves each with yoghurt and sauce, garnished with zest and ginger.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check cinnamon is gluten free.
Make it vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey and use a non-dairy yoghurt alternative.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 108 cal

Kilojoules 450 kJ

Protein 4 g

Total fat 1 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 16 g

Dietary fibre 4 g

Sodium 20 mg

Calcium 50 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.