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    Chai Poached Pears

    Aug 1, 2024 | Recipes

    Another delightful new dessert recipe from the Quest kitchen: Chai Poached Pears! This elegant dish is both simple to prepare and packed with aromatic spices that will warm your soul. Infused with the rich flavors of chai tea and cinnamon, these poached pears offer a perfect blend of sweetness and spice, making them a truly special treat.

    Indulge in a dessert that's not only easy to make but also full of wholesome ingredients. Enjoy the sophisticated taste of Chai Poached Pears, a perfect end to any meal!!

    Ingredients

    1 litre of water
    1.5 cups sugar
    2 chai tea bags
    1 cinnamon stick
    3 cardamom pods
    4 pears, peeled

    Directions

    • Place water, sugar, tea bags, cinnamon and cardamon in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
    • Remove tea bags and add the pears.
    • Reduce heat and simmer for 35-40 minutes until pears are soft, then carefully remove pears from syrup.
    • Increase heat to high and cook syrup for 20-25 minutes until it becomes slightly thick.
    • Spoon the syrup over the pears and serve.

    The Quest kitchen team are more than happy to accommodate individual dietary requirements for participants. They love to treat anyone whose birthday falls during their stay with us to a delicious birthday cake made with love.

    For more delicious and healthy recipes like this, see Petrea King's eBook - Food for Life

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