Autumn Pear Paste
Autumn Pear Syrup (秋梨膏) is said to have originated during the Tang Dynasty as an imperial preparation and remained a palace secret formula until it spread to the public in the Qing Dynasty. In the dry autumn months, many people experience sore or itchy throat, persistent dry cough, and colds. Autumn pears are commonly simmered at home to make this syrup, which is traditionally used to moisten the lungs, soothe coughs, clear heat, and reduce internal fire. Suitable for all ages.
Ingredients
autumn pear
6 pieces
rock sugar
100 g
red dates
60 g
old ginger
30 g
honey
50 g
Instructions
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Step 1
Preparation of ingredients: ingredients: autumn pear, red dates, old ginger, rock sugar, honey. Using yellow crystal rock sugar is more suitable for slow simmering on low heat than other sugars, providing better moisturizing and nourishing effects.
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Step 2
Wash the red dates, cut into pieces and remove the pits. If the red dates are already pitted, just wash them. Wash the old ginger and cut into strips. Old ginger is suitable for simmering, it will be spicier; young ginger is better for stir-frying.
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Step 3
Peel the autumn pear, remove the core, cut into pieces, and blend in a food processor to make pear juice and pear puree. You can also shred the pear into strips using a grater.
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Step 4
Pour the blended pear juice and pear puree into a ceramic cooking pot. Do not waste the pear water; it's the essence.
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Step 5
Add the washed and prepared red dates, ginger, and yellow rock sugar to the pot, and add a small bowl of water.
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Step 6
Cover the pot, bring to a boil on high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until thickened. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 20 minutes.
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Step 7
After simmering, when you open the lid you may see little liquid; don't worry, this means the pear has fully released its flavor.
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Step 8
Use a strainer to filter the pear puree, ginger strips, and red dates. Then pour the pear juice back into the pot and continue to simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
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Step 9
After cooking, let it cool, add honey and mix well. Transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate. When ready to drink, take a small spoonful and mix with warm water. Benefits: moistens the lungs, relieves cough, soothes dry throat, relieves thirst, clears heat, reduces internal heat, etc.
