PearPearIn ancient times, "Qiu Li" was a medicinal product used in the imperial court. People in the palace would use it to treat colds, fevers, and headaches.It was popularized by imperial doctors in the Qing Dynasty, and then became known to ordinary people.Since family members are getting fewer, it might be a good idea to try making some for emergencies.

Recipe for Pear

It's okay to take less medicine when you're not feeling well, and eating some traditional remedies can also help.

IngredientsPreparation

5 pearsLychee1, appropriate amount of rock sugarGingerAppropriate amount of ginger shredsHoney100ml

Steps

1. Wash and peel the pears, then separate the pear flesh and juice;

2. Put the pear flesh and juice intoa pot, add rock sugar, ginger shreds, lychee, and boil over high heat;

3. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for half an hour, then filter out the soup, and continue to simmer in a small fire;

4. Cook until the soup in the pot thickens, stir until the soup thickens, turn off the heat and let it cool, then add honey and mix well;

5. Finally, seal and store. When needed, take out a spoonful and mix with hot water.

Tips

Do not add honey when the temperature is too high, to avoid damaging the nutritional value of the honey.

Authentic recipe for Pear

Ingredient preparation

12 pearsLotus Root750gRed Dates500gSichuan Nutmeg50g, Ginger 150g, Rock Sugar 150g, Honey appropriate amount.Steps

1. Wash and peel the pears, remove the core and cut into pieces to extract juice, also peel and extract juice from the lotus root, and ginger.

2. Mix the three juices together, remove the foam, and set aside. Add red dates.

Steam the red dates until cooked, then put them in a food processor to make a paste, and then filter out the red date juice.3. Add the red date juice to the mixed juice, then add a package of prepared Sichuan Nutmeg powder, pour into the pot.4. Cook over high heat, then reduce the heat, add rock sugar and Sichuan Nutmeg liquid, and constantly stir until it thickens into a paste.

5. Turn off the heat and cool, then mix in honey and it is done.

Tips

Sichuan Nutmeg is prone to forming small lumps when heated, so it needs to be constantly stirred to prevent sticking.

Recipe for Lychee Pear

Combining more nourishing herbs can be more effective in treating coughs and colds.

Ingredient preparation

10 pears, 1 lychee, 20g of dried kelp, 30g of white

Prepare the ingredients

20g Sichuan Nutmeg, 15g ginger, 35g rock sugar, 180g honey, approximately 400g water.Steps1. Wash and peel the pears, remove the core, and blend into juice, then filter the juice.

2. Put the pear pulp and red dates, ginger, white, dried kelp, and Sichuan Nutmeg powder in a pot, add appropriate amount of water and boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1 hour.

3. Then filter out all the residue, and add the pear juice, simmer over low heat until thick and turn off the heat.

4. Finally, add honey when it is warm, and mix well, then put it in a clean container to store.

Tips

When drinking, be sure to mix with warm water, otherwise it will be very sweet.

Tips

Make sure to mix with warm boiled water when drinking, otherwise it will be very sweet.