Introducing our Spiced Poached Pears, a luscious winter dessert that elevates your holiday celebrations! This recipe utilizes our aromatic holiday and wine teas to create a flavourful poaching liquid and sauce, infusing the pears with delightful notes of spices and warmth. Packed with fruits, berries, and a hint of festive cheer, these poached pears transform simple fresh or dried fruits into a fabulous holiday treat. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dessert is sure to become a seasonal favourite!
Spiced Poached Pears
Spiced Poached PearsUPDATED NOVEMBER 1ST, 2024
INGREDIENTS
• 3 – 4 firm pears, peeled (can be halved if you prefer)
• 2 cups triple strength Mulled Cranberry Spice OR Holiday Spiced Blackberry Wine (6 heaped teaspoons of tea to 2 cups water)
Sweeten to taste with:
• 2 heaped tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
• 2 heaped tablespoons brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
Optional but recommended:
• When using Holiday Spiced Blackberry Wine Tea – add 1/2 cup red wine
• For Mulled Cranberry Spice Tea – add 1/2 cup of brandy or spirits of choice
• Or for Holiday Iced Sleigh Ride – add 1/2 cup of fruity white wine
* Non-alcoholic version: Substitute with 1/2 cup of good quality apple cider or apple juice
GARNISHES
• Cinnamon scented whipped cream
• Mint leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
• Steep your choice of tea in 2 cups of freshly boiled water for 5 minutes
• Strain into medium size saucepot large enough to hold pears
• Add wine or spirits if using and bring poaching liquid just to the boil
• Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add in pears
• Cover with a round of parchment paper to keep pears submerged in liquid while poaching, then cover pot with lid
• Simmer until pears are just tender approximately 15 minutes, depending on size of pears
• Remove pears with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool
NEXT:
• Reduce poaching liquid by half
• When ready to serve: Place pears on a plate or in a dessert bowl – garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and mint leaves. Sauce can be spooned onto plate first or drizzled over top of pears.
• Enjoy!
SERVINGS
Makes 3-4 servings
TIPS
• Mulling tea can be used to poach dried winter fruits (plums, cherries, figs) into luscious desserts. 
• Replace pears in recipe above with dried fruits
• Simmer until fruit is plump and tender
• Cool in poaching liquid
• Serve fruit and sauce chilled in dessert bowls
• Top a dollop of freshly whipped vanilla scented cream and a pinch of cinnamon. Heavenly
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