Overnight Spiced Pears

1. 1 Pears≈ $3.80 per kg 300 g
2. 2 Sugarpack 1 kg ≈ $1.60 50 g
3. 3 Apple cider vinegarpack 500 ml ≈ $2.50 40 ml
4. 4 Star anise 1 g
5. 5 Cinnamon 1 g
6. 6 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g

Grey items are salt, spices and anything under 30 g per jar: you usually have them at home, so they are not in the jar price. Sugar, vinegar and oil from 30 g are counted.

Method

1. Wash firm pears¹, cut into quarters, remove the cores, and slice into 1 cm wedges. Drizzle with 15 g lemon⁶ juice to prevent browning.

2. In a small saucepan, combine 150 ml water, 40 ml apple³ cider vinegar, 50 g sugar², star anise, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil.

3. Add the pears¹ to the marinade and simmer for 3 minutes over low heat.

4. Transfer the pears¹ to a 0.5 l jar and pour in the hot marinade up to the rim.

5. Let cool for 1 hour at room temperature, cover with a lid, and refrigerate overnight.

6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.