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Fruit Poached in Tea
This light and low calorie dessert option features the combination of fresh pears and dried fruit, poached in a soothing tea bath and flavored with honey and...
Servings
8
8
Cuisine Type
- american
Day Part
- Dessert
Menu Part
- Dessert
Main Ingredient
- Fruits
This light and low calorie dessert option features the combination of fresh pears and dried fruit, poached in a soothing tea bath and flavored with honey and lemon. Change the variety of tea and the dried fruits to to soften or strengthen the flavor profiles.
Ingredients
4 cups strong-brewed rosehip-hibiscus tea (4 teabags steeped in 4 cups boiling water)
1 cup orange juice
2 tbsp. mint honey
1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. each lemon and orange zest
4 pears, cored, peeled, and halved
4 fresh or dried figs
1 cup mixed dried fruit
Lemon juice and additional honey, to taste
Spearmint leaves and chopped pistachios, for garnish
Crème fraîche, for garnish, if desired
Steps
Combine brewed tea, orange juice, honey, vanilla, and citrus zest in a nonreactive pan.
Add pears, figs, and dried fruit; poach, covered, until pears are tender but still firm. Remove fruit with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Reduce poaching liquid over high heat until thick and syrupy; taste and season if necessary with lemon juice and additional honey.
Serve over poached fruit, garnished with mint leaves, chopped pistachios, and crème fraîche, if desired.
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