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These three pear-based desserts showcase the versatility of snow pears in creating nourishing and soothing treats. From the elegant Steamed Whole Pear Cup Dessert to the comforting Snow Pear Congee and the hydrating Snow Pear Nourishing Soup, each recipe highlights the natural sweetness and cooling properties of snow pears. Perfect for relieving dryness and soothing throats during colder months, these recipes combine simple preparation techniques with delightful flavors. Whether served warm or chilled, these desserts...
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Step 1
Cut the top quarter of the snow pear to make a lid, place the pear lid aside for later use.
Step 1
Rinse the white rice clean and set aside.
Step 1
There are two types of white rice in shape: long grain rice and round grain rice. Round Northeast rice is more suitable for cooking congee, as it creates thick and creamy rice soup. Add water according to the proportion of rice.
Wash the snow pear thoroughly and cut off the top 1/4 of the pear as a lid.
Step 2
Use a small stainless steel spoon to slowly scoop out the core and inner flesh of the pear. Discard the hard pear core. Keep the scooped pear flesh for later use. Be careful not to poke a hole through the bottom peel.
Step 2
Wash the pears, peel off the skin, cut them into small chunks and set aside.
Step 2
Turn on the stove and bring the water to a boil until creamy rice soup forms. Add cut snow pear chunks and rock sugar. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat again, then turn to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
Scoop out the core and inner flesh carefully with a spoon, ensuring not to puncture the bottom.
Step 3
Put most of the reserved pear flesh back into the hollowed pear shell. Add proper amount of rock sugar, then put in a few goji berries. Pour in some clean drinking water or purified water.
Step 3
Pour the washed rice into a slow cooker. Add half of the pear chunks, cleaned red dates and rock sugar. Start cooking all ingredients together. If you use a ceramic inner pot slow cooker, it needs to simmer for about 4 hours because ceramic conducts heat slowly.
Fill the hollow pear cavity with rock sugar and top with wolfberries. Cover with the pear lid.
Step 4
Cover the pear with its original lid. Bring water to a boil in a steamer, then turn to low heat and steam the pear in water for about 60 minutes.
Step 4
When there is one hour left before the congee finishes cooking, add the remaining half of pear chunks. This method makes the congee taste chewy and layered.
Place the pear in a bowl and steam over boiling water for 30–40 minutes until the pear flesh turns soft and translucent.
Step 5
Take out the steamed pear and it is ready to serve.
Serve warm as a nourishing sweet treat.
01. Tips
It is better to choose big and plump snow pears for this recipe.
Take your time when hollowing out the pear, especially around the raised core area. Do not break the peel, otherwise the syrup will leak out during steaming.
If the pear shell gets punctured accidentally, peel the pear and cook it into regular snow pear syrup instead.
You can DIY this dessert freely by adding various whole grains inside the pear shell, such as millet, glutinous rice, white rice, black rice, corn kernels, mung beans and red beans.
Adjust the amount of sugar according to your personal taste. The dessert tastes even better when chilled in the refrigerator as a cold sweet drink.
02. Tips
Snow pear is cool-natured fruit, ideal for relieving dryness in autumn and winter. It helps soothe dry mouth, sore throat and nasal heat caused by indoor heating.
You can mix in whole grains like millet, glutinous rice, black rice, corn, mung beans and red beans. Chill the congee to enjoy it as a cold dessert, and adjust sugar quantity to your preference.
02. Tips
This warm sweet soup relieves dry throat and reduces internal heat in cold winter. Cooked warm fruit is gentler on the stomach than raw cold fruit. Feel free to add millet, glutinous rice, black rice, corn, mung beans, red beans and other whole grains. Chill it to enjoy as a cold sweet drink, and control sugar amount freely for your own DIY dessert.
Feel free to DIY and adjust ingredients to your taste.
If you are allergic to nuts, you may skip them. No need to force ingredients, mix and match freely.
Rinse the white rice and soak it for 10 minutes to achieve a softer texture.
Peel and dice the snow pears, removing the cores.
Put the rice, red dates, and diced pears into a rice cooker. Add enough water to cover.
Start the porridge cooking program. When the congee thickens, add rock sugar and stir well.
Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
Wash the snow pear and cut it into chunks, removing the hard core.
Put the pear chunks, red dates, and rock sugar into a rice cooker. Pour water to fill 80–90% of the pot.
Cook in soup mode for 25 minutes. Add wolfberries 5 minutes before finishing cooking.
Serve warm.
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Choose big, plump snow pears for the best shape and capacity.
Scoop slowly when hollowing out the pear to avoid puncturing the peel.
If the pear shell breaks accidentally, peel it and cook it into regular snow pear syrup instead.
This dessert can be customized with grains like millet, glutinous rice, white rice, black rice, corn kernels, mung beans, and red beans.
For a cold refreshment, chill the steamed pear in the fridge; the taste is even better.
Snow pear is cool-natured food, perfect for relieving dryness in autumn and winter.
Hot fruits are gentler on the stomach than raw cold fruit.
Feel free to adjust sugar amount freely for DIY personalized sweetness.
Can I use other types of pears for these recipes?
Snow pears are recommended for their cooling properties and texture, but you can experiment with other varieties like Asian pears.
How can I prevent the pear shell from breaking while scooping?
Scoop slowly and carefully, especially around the raised core area to avoid puncturing the peel.
Can I add other ingredients to these recipes?
Yes, you can customize with grains like millet, glutinous rice, black rice, corn, mung beans, and red beans.
Can these desserts be served cold?
Yes, you can chill the steamed pear, congee, or soup for a refreshing cold dessert.
How do I control the sweetness?
Adjust the amount of rock sugar according to your preference for personalized sweetness.
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