Steamed Honey Pears
Submitted by MoonDncr33
Fresh Bartlett pears cored, stuffed with minced Chinese dates and orange honey, then gently steamed until tender. A traditional Chinese dessert with just three ingredients that’s elegant and naturally light.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
25 minCOOK
30 minREADY
1 hrsSometimes the simplest desserts are the most memorable, and this Chinese classic proves it with just three ingredients.
Fresh Bartlett pears get cored, packed with minced preserved Chinese dates and a spoonful of fragrant orange honey, then steamed in individual bowls until they turn soft, glossy, and perfumed with sweetness.
Serve them at room temperature, still sitting in their little pools of honey-date syrup. It’s the kind of ending to a meal that feels both special and effortless.
Kitchen Tips
- Core the pears through to the bottom but don’t puncture the skin so the filling stays inside
- Slice the top quarter off carefully and keep the stem intact for a pretty presentation
- Check the pears frequently after 20 minutes; you want them tender, not mushy
- Let them cool for about 30 minutes before serving so the flavors settle and the texture firms up slightly
Ingredients
Directions
Wash pears.
Carefully slice off the tip quarter, leaving the stem intact.
Core each pear through to the bottom. Make four lengthwise cuts from the core outward but not through the skin.
If you have peeled the pears, do not make these cuts.
Place pears in individual bowls, such as rice bowls or dessert dishes.
Pack core with minced dates, add 1 tablespoon of orange honey to each pear.
Replace top quarter. Hold at room temperature until ready to steam.
In steamer, bring water to boil.
Place pears in their individual bowls on steaming tray.
Steam pears for about 30 minutes, checking frequently to see they don’t overcook and become mushy.
Remove tray from steamer.
Allow pears to cool for about 30 minutes.
Serve at room temperature.
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