Midori Poached Pears Recipe

How to Make Midori Poached Pears

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup Midori, 1 cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 star anise, zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon, and 2 cups water.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. While the syrup simmers, peel 4 ripe but firm pears, leaving the stems intact. Remove the base of each pear.
4. Gently place the pears into the simmering Midori syrup, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the pears. Cooking time may vary depending on pear ripeness; check for doneness frequently.
6. Carefully remove the pears from the syrup and let them cool slightly.
7. Reserve about ½ cup of the poaching liquid.
8. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the reserved poaching liquid over each pear.
9. Garnish each pear with thin curls of orange zest and fresh mint sprigs.
10. Serve immediately with a dollop of raspberry coulis (recipe not included, but easily found online).