Dessert
Pear and Rock Sugar Soup
A light and soothing homemade pear soup simmered with rock sugar until naturally sweet and fragrant. Perfect as a warm dessert or refreshing drink.
- Total
- 35 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Dessert
- Method
- Braising or simmering
- Total Time
- 35 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Main Ingredient
- Pear
About This Recipe
A light and soothing homemade pear soup simmered with rock sugar until naturally sweet and fragrant. Perfect as a warm dessert or refreshing drink.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Uses a steady cooking method that helps the ingredients absorb flavor gradually.
- Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
- Good for learning how seasoning and simmering build flavor over time.
- Gives the dish a clear sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 1 Pear
- To taste Rock Sugar
- As needed Water
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Pear
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Rock Sugar
A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.
Water
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Gather all the ingredients.
Step 2
Peel the pear and cut it into small chunks.
Step 3
Place the pear pieces in a pot with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Add the rock sugar and continue simmering for another 10 minutes until fully dissolved.
Step 5
Allow the soup to cool slightly before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Adjust the amount of rock sugar to your preferred sweetness. Serve warm for a comforting dessert or chill before serving for a refreshing summer drink.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with a quick vegetable stir-fry or a simple pork, chicken, or tofu dish.
- If noodles or rice are included, it can work as a full meal on its own.
Recipe Card
A light and soothing homemade pear soup simmered with rock sugar until naturally sweet and fragrant. Perfect as a warm dessert or refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- 1 Pear
- To taste Rock Sugar
- As needed Water
Method
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Peel the pear and cut it into small chunks.
- Place the pear pieces in a pot with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the rock sugar and continue simmering for another 10 minutes until fully dissolved.
- Allow the soup to cool slightly before serving.
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