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Poached pears with bissap / hibiscus juice
A simple yet exotic, decadant and elegant dessert. Our African Poached pears with bissap juice have a great balance of spice, sweet and fruity flavours. The deep red colour gradient is the perfect aphrodisiac finishing touch for your romantic dinner
Prep Time3 mins
Active Time15 mins
Total Time18 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: african, French
Keyword: african, aphodisiac, bissap, dessert, healthy, hibiscuss, pears, poached, spiced, valentine
Yield: 1
Author: Chef Mick Elysee
Cost: £12
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Peeler
- Chopping board
- Sieve
- Spoon
- Soup bowl
Materials
- 6 pieces pears large
- 100 g bissap dried
- 2 stalks cinnamon
- 2 pods vanilla
- 250 g sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 glass passion fruit juice
- 1 L water
Instructions
- Mix the bissap/hibiscus and the remaining ingredients, except the pears in a saucepan of cold water.
- Bring to boil for about 15 minutes. Peel the pears keeping the stems and plunge them into the juice. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes depending on their size.
- Remove the pears and set aside. pass the bissap/hibiscuss throught the sieve (chinois). collect the juice and pour in a soup bowl then finish with the pears.
Notes
Serve this dish hot with crushed pistachios or coconut petals for an extra touch of "je ne sais quoi"