Asian Pear Red Dates Dessert

Are you feeling heaty? No appetite? A cough may be developing? How about getting some Asian pears to make a light and sweet dessert. It is simple and has a nice rock sugar fragrance. It is a sure hit for all ages.   

Asian pears are generally light, sweet and juicy. Everyone loves them!


Recipe (2 servings)
Ingredients:

• 1 Asian pear
• 5 Dried red dates
• 1 tsp Chinese almonds
• 2 tbsp rock sugar
• 2 and 1/2 cups of water

Steps:

1. Cut the pears into half and remove the core. Keep the skin. Skin is filled with nutrients. 
2. Put all ingredients in a porcelain bowl. (Any bowl that can withstand heat)
3. Steam the bowl and the ingredients using a steamer for 2 hours over medium heat.
4. You can serve hot or cold. Both taste as good.