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Rooibos tea-poached pears
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
5 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
35 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
40 minutes
Rooibos-infused poached pears for a twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients:
- 220g caster sugar
- 2 rooibos tea bags (see notes)
- 4 beurre bosc pears, peeled, cored
- Vanilla ice cream, to serve
Instructions:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, infuse sugar, tea, and 1.5L (6 cups) water. Bring to a boil, then let sit for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Remove the tea bags and place the pan back on medium heat. Once it comes to a boil, add the pears and cover with parchment paper. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the pears are tender.
- Take out the pears from the pan. Continue to cook the liquid for an additional 10 minutes, or until it thickens into a syrup.
- Top succulent pears with delightful syrup and a scoop of velvety ice cream.
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