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Published: Mar 19, 2015 · Modified: Mar 6, 2019 by Nancy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

Tea Poached Pears with Apricots and Cherries

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Flavored with Earl Grey Tea, these Tea Poached Pears with Apricots and Cherries are rich with cinnamon, cloves and a hint of orange. Poached pears are a  fabulous last minute dessert that you can make ahead of time - no fancy baking skills required!

Tea poached pears with apricots and cherries on a plate.

Poached pears are one of my favorite desserts and these Tea Poached Pears with Apricots and Cherries are a delicious twist on the more traditional wine poached pears. Using tea instead of wine results in a lighter and more fragrant syrup than those made with wine and is perfect for those who don't imbibe! These poached pears are incredibly easy to make - and are an excellent last minute dessert!

The key to these poached pears is choosing the right pear! So...

Which pears are best for poached pears?

  • Bosc and Anjou pears work best for poaching since they don't fall apart when cooked.
  • Asian or Korean pears also make  delicious poached pears - like these Reisling Poached Korean Pears.

The key is to buy pears that are on the hard side. Really ripe pears don't work as well and since the pears in the stores typically aren't ripe, poached pears make a fabulous last minute dessert!

You can make these poached pears entirely ahead of time and then gently re heat them before serving. Add a little dollop of creme fraiche or even plain greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios. No fancy decorating required - the poached pears are beautiful all on their own!

Tea poached pears with apricots and cherries on a plate.

 

So what are your "little black dress" recipes? I need some new ideas so I'd love to hear what yours are!

Flavored with Earl Grey Tea, these Tea Poached Pears with Apricots and Cherries are rich with fall flavor and couldn't be easier to make.

Tea Poached Pears with Apricots and Cherries

Adapted from Bon Appetit January 2004. To core the pears a melon baller works beautifully.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 504kcal
Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 Earl Grey tea bags
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large firm but ripe Bosc pears peeled halved lengthwise, cored
  • 8 dried apricot halves
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise pods
  • ¼ cup dried tart cherries*
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream or gelato
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the 4 Earl Grey tea bags, remove from the heat and steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags return the pot to the stove and heat over medium high heat. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the pears, apricots, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Simmer for 6 to 10 minutes or until the pears are tender when pierced with a knife. Remove the pears and reserve. Add the cherries and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Strain out the cloves, cinnamon and anise pods. Return the pears to the poaching liquid. If making ahead, place the pears and the poaching liquid in a covered container and refrigerate. Warm gently before serving.
  • To serve, place ½ of a pear on a shallow serving plate. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato and sprinkle with the chopped pistachios. Add the reserved apricots and cherries as a garnish and pour some of the poaching liquid around the pear.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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  1. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    March 25, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Just gorgeous. I'm the first to forget just how fabulous a warm pear dish is; thanks for the lovely reminder!

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    • Nancy says

      March 26, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks Barb!!!

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