Spiced Tea-Poached Pears

Pears gently poached in chai-spiced tea with cinnamon, star anise and ginger — no added sugar at all, just warming spice.

Serves:: 4
Prep time:: 40 minutes
Category:: Desserts

Ingredients

4 whole firm pears
2 whole black tea bags
1 whole cinnamon stick
2 whole star anise
20 g fresh ginger
1 whole orange
150 g natural Greek yoghurt

Instructions

1. Brew the tea bags in 750ml of boiling water for 4 minutes, then discard the bags. 2. Add the cinnamon, star anise, sliced ginger and two strips of orange zest to the tea in a saucepan. 3. Peel the pears, leaving the stalks on, and simmer them in the spiced tea for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. 4. Serve warm with a little of the reduced poaching liquid and a spoonful of yoghurt.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 160
Protein 4g
Fat 2g
Carbs 31g
Fibre 6g
Sugar 22g
Sodium 30mg