Microwave Poached Pears

Microwave Poached Pears

For a quick and easy dessert that even the most clueless chef could make, whip up this recipe for Microwave Poached Pears. Sit back, relax and let your microwave do all the necessary work.

Cooking Time: 7 min
Ingredients
3 pears, peeled, cored and halved
Juice and zest of 1 Meyer lemon
Instructions
Toss peeled pear halves in Meyer lemon juice, arrange in microwave-safe dish, cut side down and stem end pointing to the center.

Cut zest in julienne strips and scatter over pears. Pour any leftover Meyer lemon juice over the top.

Cover tightly with Saran wrap. Cook on full power for 6 to 7 minutes (6 minutes for softer pears; 7 for firmer pears).

Prick top to release steam, cool in dish, recover with Saran wrap and chill.