{"product_id":"med-142","title":"Honey Poached Pears","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🧠 Brain Health Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Poached Pears is an elegant Mediterranean dessert with exceptional brain-health credentials. Pears are rich in quercetin and vitamin C — powerful antioxidants that protect neurons from oxidative damage and reduce neuroinflammation linked to Alzheimer's disease. Raw honey provides antioxidants shown to improve short-term memory and reduce oxidative stress in brain tissue. Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which inhibits tau protein aggregation associated with cognitive decline. Cardamom adds aromatic neuroprotective compounds. This simple, beautiful dessert is proof that the most healing foods are often the most elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🗄️ Cabinet Ingredients Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney Raw — CAB-63 (ing-cab-630)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon Ground — CAB-36 (ing-cab-360)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardamom Pods — CAB-27 (ing-cab-270)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Vanilla Extract — CAB-79 (ing-cab-790)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistachios Chopped (ing-fr-2330)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛒 Fresh Ingredients Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePears Fresh (ing-fr-2350)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍋 Not Applicable (NA)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater (ing-na-200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon Fresh (ing-na-160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👨🍳 Cooking Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel 4 pears, leaving stems intact. Slice a thin layer off the bottom so they stand upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a wide saucepan, combine 3 cups water, ½ cup honey, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cardamom pods, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and a strip of lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently lower pears into the poaching liquid. Simmer on low heat 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender when pierced with a knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove pears and set aside. Increase heat and reduce the poaching liquid by half until syrupy, about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe pears upright, drizzled with the honey syrup and topped with chopped pistachios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe warm or chilled — equally beautiful either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Phil's Early Alzheimer Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44324611358771,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/6223\/3139\/files\/med-142-honey-poached-pears.png?v=1779123869","url":"https:\/\/philsearlyalzheimerstore.com\/products\/med-142","provider":"Phil's Early Alzheimer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}