Ingredients for Tea Poached Asian Pears
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Dry White Wine
- Fresh Ginger
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Allspice Berry
- Black Tea Leaves
- Zest of 1 orange
- Asian Pears
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How to Make Tea Poached Asian Pears
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a large, oven-safe saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Riesling or Pinot Grigio), 1 inch piece of peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 allspice berries, 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves (or 6 black tea bags), and the zest of 1 orange.
- Bring the mixture back to a boil.
- Gently add 4 ripe but firm Asian pears, peeled and halved (or quartered if large). Remove from heat, cover the saucepan, and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the pears to absorb the tea mixture.
- Transfer the saucepan to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours, turning the pears every 30 minutes, until they are tender but still retain a slight firmness.
- Remove from the oven and let the pears cool in the poaching liquid until they reach a comfortable serving temperature.
- Serve warm, spooning the flavorful poaching liquid over the pears. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and an orange slice (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
240g
Fat
0g
Carbs
22g
