Poached Pears with Black Tea and Vanilla
If you're looking for a delicious and elegant dessert that's sure to impress, try this recipe for poached pears with black tea and vanilla! The delicate flavor of black tea pairs perfectly with the sweetness of juicy pears, creating a dessert that's both fragrant and flavorful. To make the dish, start by simmering black tea, sugar, and vanilla bean in a pot of water. Add peeled pears and let them poach until tender. Serve the poached pears with the black tea syrup and a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a beautiful and delicious dessert. The warm and comforting flavors of black tea and vanilla create a perfect balance with the juicy pears, making this a dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Plus, it's easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for entertaining. Try this recipe today and enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and fragrant flavors in every bite.
Toppings
Feel free to add any of your favorite toppings. Add ice cream, chopped nuts, caramel sauce and whipped cream too. If you are serving to guests, you could have a dessert station so that your guests can load up their own pears with their own toppings. For a slightly healthier dessert, try a dollop of thick Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup and a handful of walnuts.
What Tea Works Best for Desserts
I would suggest using a strong black tea such as Assam or English breakfast tea for this recipe. For extra aromatic spiciness use a Masala chai. If you are feeling adventurous, try poaching these pears in hojicha tea. Hojicha is a special Japanese green tea that has a unique roasted and smoky taste and aroma.
How to Serve This Delicious Dessert
I love these pears hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and paired with a lovely hot cuppa. For healthier days, I like adding a spoonful of Greek yogurt. Pair your homemade dessert with one of these wonderful hot tea recipes:
Which Fruit is Best for Poaching?
I like poaching pears for this recipe, however, you can try poaching lots of different types of fruit such as apples, peaches, nectarines or plums. It’s great to experiment with the flavors.
Do I Have to Peel Pears Before Poaching?
Yes, I would recommend peeling your pears before poaching them. Peeling your pears will ensure that they become soft and soak up as much of the sweet tea and vanilla flavors and aromas as possible.
How to Make Poached Pears with Black Tea and Sweet Vanilla
Making these sweet tea and vanilla poached pears from scratch takes around 30 minutes to do and it’s so simple. Firstly, brew the tea, add your sweetener of choice (maple syrup/honey/agave/sugar), vanilla and pinch of salt. Add your pairs and allow to gently simmer for about 25 minutes. Remove from the hob and serve the pears warm with your favorite toppings. Always enjoy dessert with a hot cuppa!
INGREDIENTS
6 Tea Bags or 6 Heaped Teaspoons of Black Tea
4 Ripe Pears - Peeled
1 Vanilla Bean Pod
1/4 Cup (8 Tablespoons) of Maple Syrup
Pinch of Salt
METHOD
Firstly, brew the black tea in 2 cups (16fl oz) of freshly boiled water. Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes before removing the tea.
Pour the steeped tea into a small saucepan. (Check the saucepan snugly fits 4 pears first)
Cut the vanilla bean pod lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and add the seeds and the bean to the steeped tea in the saucepan.
Add the maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
Bring the tea mixture to the boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to a gentle simmer.
Carefully add the pears, ensuring that they are completely covered by the tea mixture.
Simmer on a really low heat for around 25-35 minutes or until the pears are soft.
Serve warm with your chosen toppings.
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