Chrysanthemum Pear Delight

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the pears, cut them in half, and remove the core. Thinly slice each pear half, but not all the way through, so the slices remain attached at the base, creating a fan-like effect.

   ~10 min
2. 2

   In a small saucepan, combine rock sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Add the dried osmanthus flowers to the sugar syrup and let it simmer for 2 minutes to infuse the flavor. Strain the syrup to remove the flowers, then stir in the lemon juice.

   ~3 min
4. 4

   Gently arrange the sliced pears in serving bowls, fanning out the slices to resemble chrysanthemums.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Pour the warm osmanthus syrup over the arranged pears.

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Serve warm or chilled.