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Pear with rock sugar–two ways (冰糖雪梨)
5 from 46 votes

Pear with rock sugar–two ways (冰糖雪梨)

This recipe offers two methods to prepare Asian pear with rock sugar: boiling sliced pears with goji berries and Chinese dates, or steaming whole pears filled with rock sugar and goji berries. Both methods produce a sweet, fragrant dessert, with softened fruit and infused sweetness accompanied by traditional Chinese ingredients.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For boiled version
  • 2 Asian pear See note 1
  • 1.5 tablespoon rock sugar or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Goji berries dried
  • 6-8 Chinese dates dried
  • 1.5 cups water
For steamed version
  • 2 Asian pear See note 1
  • 1.5 tablespoon rock sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Goji berries dried

Instructions

To boil the pears
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  1. Remove the cores of the pears then slice them the way you like.
  2. Add pear and all the other ingredients into a pot. 
  3. Firstly cook on high heat. Turn the heat down to low when the water starts boiling. 
  4. Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes (see note 2).
To steam the pears
  1. Cut off the top part of the pears (about ⅕ to ¼ of the total height).
  2. Use a teaspoon to remove the cores. Fill the holes with rock sugar and half of the Goji berries.
  3. Put the top part back (you can use toothpicks to stabilize the two parts) then put the pears vertically into 2 small bowls.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining Goji berries around the pears. Steam on medium heat for about 40 minutes (see note 2). 

Notes

  • Peeling the pear is optional and affects texture more than taste.
  • Serving warm or chilled are both acceptable; chilling mellows flavors.
  • Adjust rock sugar quantity to preferred sweetness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 138kcal (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 138kcal 7%

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