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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Fruit Asian Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Pears 3 Steps Or Less

Anise Pears

Aniseed is used widely in chinese cooking, both entrees and in desserts, adding a sweet, licorice-like flavor to foods. Any variety of firm, ripe pears can be used in this refreshing dish, but you may have to adjust the cooking time according to the texture and ripeness of the pears.

Steps

In a saucepan , combine water , sugar , lemon juice , and aniseed.
Bring to a boil over medium heat , stirring occasionally.
Add pears.
When water returns to a boil , reduce heat slightly , cover saucepan , and simmer until pears are just tender , about 6 to 10 minutes.
Cool slightly , then place in a shallow bowl and chill.

Ingredients

water, sugar, lemon juice, anise seed, pears