17/09/2026
🍐 Mid-Autumn must-have｜Rock Sugar Stewed Pears
Crystal pears are a Mid-Autumn essential.
As the weather turns dry in autumn, sweet soups made with white, lung-nourishing foods are ideal — and pear is one of the classics.
Pears are sweet and cooling. They help generate fluids, moisten dryness, soothe the lungs and ease dry cough. Stewed gently with rock sugar, they become milder, easier on the stomach, and make a simple, nourishing dessert.
This time we used two Konstar tools to finish “Rock Sugar Stewed Pears” in no time:
✨ Super Apple Peeler: peels quickly with less waste, keeping the flesh whole and plump
✨ Apple Corer Slicer: one press cuts 8 even wedges and removes the core at the same time
No slow knife work needed. Ready in about 15 minutes — tender, but still holding their shape. A must-have soothing dessert for Mid-Autumn.
【Ingredients】
- Crystal pears: 2 (about 400g)
- Rock sugar: 50g (adjust to taste; use 30–40g for a lighter sweetness)
Water: 500ml
- Red dates: 10g (optional, for extra sweetness and warmth)
- Goji berries: 10g (optional, for colour and flavour)
【Method】
1. Wash the pears. Use the Super Apple Peeler to peel quickly.
2. Align the Apple Corer Slicer over the core and press down to cut 8 wedges and remove the core in one go.
3. Add rock sugar and water to a pot and simmer over low heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
4. Add the pear wedges and red dates. Stew over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, until the flesh is soft but still intact.
Sprinkle over goji berries and leave to sit for 1–2 minutes so they plump up and add colour.
【Tips】
• Choose pears that are fresh, plump, thin-skinned, unblemished and heavy in the hand — juicier and sweeter.
• To prevent browning, soak the cut pieces in lightly salted water for 5 minutes (a pinch of salt in about 500ml water), then drain before cooking.
• Keep the pot at a gentle simmer. Too high a heat will cause the pears to fall apart.
• Adjust the rock sugar to taste. For a more nourishing version, add a little soaked peach gum or white fungus.
• Best enjoyed warm, pears and syrup together. Raw pears can be too cooling for those with a cold constitution or weak digestion; stewing makes them gentler, but still enjoy in moderation.
• Cool, cover and refrigerate. Best eaten within 1–2 days; reheat gently before serving.
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