Poached Pears in Palm Jaggery Syrup and Coconut Whipped Cream ~ Day 28

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 2

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Ingredients:

• Pears - 2, halved and cored
• Sugar - 2 tbsp
• Cinnamon - 2
• Cloves - 4
• Star anise - 2
• Saffron strands - few
• Ground ginger - 1/2 tsp
• Orange blossom water - 2 tsp (optional)
• Grated Palm jaggery - 2 tbsp
• Water - 2 1/2 cups
• Chopped nuts - for garnishing (Not pictured)

For the whipped cream:

• Chilled coconut milk - 1 can, refrigerated overnight
• Powdered sugar - 2 tbsp or to taste

Method:

1. Place the pears in water along with cinnamon, cloves, saffron, star anise, sugar, ginger and orange blossom water (if using).  Bring it to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Take the coconut milk out of the refrigerator and flip it over and separate the cream and water.
3. Place the cream in the mixer bowl and whip until peak forms.  Add the powdered sugar and mix just until combined. Set it aside.
4. Remove poached pears from the water.  Add grated palm jaggery to the water and reduce until it reaches a syrup consistency.  
5. Drizzle the syrup over the pears and top it with whipped cream.
6. Enjoy!!