Poached pears look and taste stunning and are simple to make, says Nina Olsson in ‘Feasts Of Veg’ (Kyle Books, £18.99). Here, they are infused with aromatic fresh ginger and hibiscus tea, and served with vanilla ice cream.
PHOTOGRAPHS: FROM ‘FEASTS OF VEG’ BY NINA OLSSON; GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK. FOR STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 127
1 Put the pears in a saucepan. Fill the saucepan with the hibiscus tea and add the pureed ginger, pureed lemongrass, agave syrup and vanilla extract.