Baesuk
Baesuk is a delicious Korean dessert made from sliced pears that are simmered in a spiced honey syrup.
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium-sized pears
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4-5 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional toppings:
- almonds sliced
- raisins
- pine nuts
Instructions
- Peel the pears and cut them into quarters, removing the cores.
- In a large pot, add water, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger (if using), and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once the syrup is boiling, reduce the heat to low and carefully add the pear quarters.
- Gently simmer the pears in the syrup for about 30 minutes or until they become soft and translucent. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once the pears are cooked, remove them from the syrup and allow them to cool slightly.
- Serve the baesuk warm or chilled, topped with some of the syrup and optional toppings like sliced almonds, raisins, or pine nuts.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 99g (33%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 27mg (1%)Potassium: 262mg (7%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 87g (97%)Vitamin A: 50IU (1%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 47mg (5%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
