Description
Chai-Spiced Poached Pears are a delightful dessert that brings together the natural sweetness of ripe pears and the warm, aromatic flavors of chai spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings, offering a comforting experience with every bite. The pears are gently poached in a fragrant mixture of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, resulting in a tender treat that can be served warm or chilled, drizzled with a luscious spiced syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 black tea bags
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 10 cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 slices fresh ginger
Instructions
- Peel the pears while keeping the stems intact; slice a small piece from the bottom for stability.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, tea bags, cinnamon sticks, crushed cardamom pods, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Carefully add the pears to the simmering liquid. Cover and poach for 20-30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Remove pears and let them cool slightly; strain spices if desired.
- Increase heat to reduce the poaching liquid by half until syrupy.
- Serve pears drizzled with syrup; add whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg