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Baesuk (Honey Poached Pears) - Korean Royal Court Cuisine Style
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Baesuk (Honey Poached Pears) - Korean Royal Court Cuisine Style

Baesuk features peeled Korean pears gently poached in a ginger-scented syrup sweetened with sugar or honey. The poaching infuses the pears with warmth and subtle spice, creating a tender and lightly flavored dessert. Optional black peppercorns introduce a gentle heat that complements the pear's natural sweetness. Served either chilled or warm and garnished with pine nuts, this pear preparation provides a delicate finish to a meal or a refreshing treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 29 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 pear 490 g / 1 pound), peeled, Korean
  • 3 cups water
  • 15 g ginger (0.5 ounces), peeled, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp sugar or honey
  • 24 black peppercorns (optional)
  • ome pine nuts (optional) to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Put the sliced ginger into a pot and add the water. Boil over medium high heat until rolling boiling (7 to 8 mins).
  2. (At the same time as step 1) Cut the pears into wedge shapes (about 8 pieces). Push through the black peppercorns on the back of the pears (typically 3 peppercorns per slice). You may want to use a chopstick or an equivalent tool to push them deep, so that they don’t fall out. Though, if you don’t like this additional peppercorn flavour, it can be omitted.
  3. Discard the ginger from step 1. Add the sliced pears and sugar / honey into the pot. Boil them over low heat for about 10 mins.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and cool down. Chill in the fridge for a few hours. Garnish the drink with some pine nuts before serving. Serve cold or warm.

Notes

  • Use peeled Korean pears cut into wedges to maintain texture during poaching.
  • Embedding black peppercorns is optional and adds mild heat; omit if undesired.
  • Chill the poached pears for several hours before serving to enhance flavor and temperature contrast.
  • Pine nuts provide a subtle nutty garnish that complements the sweet pears.
  • Use either sugar or honey as sweetener depending on preferred flavor profile.

Nutrition Information

Calories 29kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 67mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin C 1.9mg (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29

% Daily Value*

Calories 29kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.