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Chai Poached Pears

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150
Delight in tender pears infused with aromatic chai spices, perfect as a comforting dessert or elegant treat.

Ingredients

Liquid

  • 1 litre water
  • 1.5 cups caster (superfine) sugar
  • 2 bags chai tea bags
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 3 pods cardamom pods, crushed
  • 4 medium beurre bosc pears, peeled

Instructions 

  • Combine water, sugar, tea bags, cinnamon, and cardamom in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Remove tea bags, add pears, and weigh down with baking paper and a plate.
  • Simmer for 35–40 minutes until pears are tender.
  • Remove pears, increase heat, and cook syrup until slightly thickened, about 20–25 minutes.
  • Pour syrup over pears and serve.

Notes

Use ripe pears for best flavor and tenderness.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: Pears