You'll be the judge on this one! Is this a pickled salad, or more so a sophisticated twist on a pear compote dessert? We think this versatility is a true blessing, as you can use these pickled pears in more than just one dish. Get creative!
Ingredients for pickled pears:
Method of preparing the pickled pears:
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Put the lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, mirin, salt, sugar, clove, and anise in a bowl and set aside.
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In another pot, fill up enough water to cover the pears (don't put them in yet), boil the water, and then add the pears. Continue cooking on medium heat until tender.
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Divide the pears into jars. Don't discard the water. Let the pears cool in the jars.
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Add the bowl's content into the pot and boil till the sugar dissolves. Pour over the pears in the jars, lid and chill.
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The pears will be ready in 5 days and will last a month.