Korean Steamed Whole Pear Baesuk with Ginger and Honey, 2 Small Portions

Scrub and rinse one Korean pear under running water and pat dry. Prepare a water-filled steamer and start heating until steaming.

Slice approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) off the pear's top to make a lid. Stabilize the pear on the cutting board before cutting.

Use a small spoon to scoop out seeds and the hard core, leaving sturdy pear walls. Discard seeds and core.

Fill the pear with 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp pine nuts. If using 2 jujubes, remove pits, slice and add.

Replace the pear lid and stand the fruit upright in a deep, steamer-safe heatproof bowl that catches the juice.

Place the heatproof bowl in the steamer, cover and steam over medium-high heat for about one hour until tender. Follow steamer directions and add hot water as needed so the pan never boils dry.

Carefully remove the hot bowl and divide the pear and collected juices into two small dessert portions. Serve warm or cooled.

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, use within 3–4 days or freeze. Because it contains honey, never serve it to infants under 12 months.