Earl Grey Poached Pears with Vanilla Cream

Name: Earl Grey Poached Pears with Vanilla Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Bosc pears; 2 Earl Grey tea bags; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy cream

Tender pears simmered in fragrant Earl Grey tea syrup, served with a light vanilla cream for elegant simplicity.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 Bosc pears
2 Earl Grey tea bags
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 Earl Grey tea bags, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 4 peeled and cored Bosc pears, ensuring they are fully submerged. Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, turning pears occasionally, until tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 3: Remove pears with a slotted spoon and let cool. Strain syrup into a bowl, discarding tea bags. Whisk 1 tsp vanilla extract into 1/2 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.