Poached Pears In Spiced Tea

Poached Pears In Spiced Tea
  • Author: Anonymous

In this delightful recipe, tender pears are poached in a fragrant blend of golden caster sugar, honey, and spice-infused tea, resulting in a luscious symphony of flavors. The addition of cranberries adds a pop of color and tartness to this elegant dessert, perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions. Serve these poached pears with warm syrup and a dollop of creamy crème fraîche or yogurt for a truly indulgent treat.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 50g golden caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp clear honey
  • 1 tbsp redcurrant or cranberry jelly
  • 2 spiced fruit tea bags (Pukka's 'revitalise' is good, or apple & cinnamon)
  • 4 firm pears , peeled, halved and core scooped out with a spoon
  • handful fresh cranberries
  • yogurt or sweetened crème fraîche with a little orange juice or zest, to serve

Instructions

  • Put the sugar, honey, jelly and tea bags into a big saucepan with 600ml water and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the pear halves, then cover and simmer for 12-15 mins until the pears are just tender – poke them with a skewer or the tip of a knife.
  • Lift out the pears, then turn up the heat, throw in the cranberries and boil for a few mins until syrupy. Discard the tea bags. Serve the pears with the warm syrup poured over and a spoonful of crème fraîche or yogurt.

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Cook Time

20M

Prep Time

PT5M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 131 calories
  • Carbohydrate Content: 34 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 34 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 1 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.02 milligram of sodium