Moroccan Inspired Poached Pears

These elegant Moroccan-inspired poached pears are a light and fragrant dessert, gently simmered in a spiced sugar syrup infused with Ras El Hanout and cinnamon. Simple to prepare yet beautifully refined, they make a wonderful end to a Moroccan feast. Serve warm or chilled with a spoonful of thick cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 1 min

Cook time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

500ml water

150g sugar

1 tsp Amboora Ras El Hanout Spice Blend

1 tsp cinnamon

4 ripe pears, peeled

Method

1. In a large saucepan, add all the ingredients except the pears. Gently simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Place the pears in the pan and bring everything to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Once the pears are soft and the mixture is thick and syrupy, you are ready to serve. Bsaha!