Maple-poached mandarins

This simple maple-poached mandarin recipe is the perfect sweet treat. Use it to top porridge like we’ve done here, enjoy it on its own, or serve with desserts.

Maple-poached mandarins

Serves

4

Prep

10m

Cooking

5m

Ingredients

  • 2 mandarins, zested, segmented
  • 2 tbs maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 whole star anise
  • Coles Original Porridge, prepared following packet directions, to serve
  • Ground cinnamon, extra, to serve
  • Maple syrup, extra, to serve

Method

STEP 1

Place the mandarin in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, star anise and 2 tbs water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 mins or until mixture thickens slightly. 

STEP 2

Spoon mandarin mixture over porridge. Sprinkle with extra ground cinnamon and drizzle with extra maple syrup to serve.

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