Asian Pears With Vanilla Poached Kumquats Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Pears With Vanilla Poached Kumquats

• 1 vanilla bean
• 1 cup water
• Fresh Lime Juice
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• Kumquat
• Asian Pears

How to Make Asian Pears With Vanilla Poached Kumquats

1. In a small heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean. Add the vanilla bean pod, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
3. Add 1 cup of kumquats (about 10-12, halved if large) to the saucepan. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the kumquats begin to soften slightly.
4. While the kumquats simmer, place 2 ripe Asian pears, peeled, cored, and sliced into a heatproof bowl.
5. Once the kumquats are cooked, carefully pour the kumquats and their syrup over the sliced pears. Gently toss to coat the pears evenly.
6. Allow the pears and kumquats to cool completely at room temperature. Then, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.