Spiced Chai-Infused Poached Pears with Mascarpone

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Tender pears poached in fragrant chai tea syrup, served with a dollop of smooth mascarpone for a sophisticated and warming dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers ripe Bosc pears, water, chai tea bags into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel 4 ripe Bosc pears, leaving stems intact, and core the bottom ends slightly to help absorb the syrup.
  2. Step 2: In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep 3 chai tea bags for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove tea bags and add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 4 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to the chai-infused water. Return to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Add the peeled pears to the simmering syrup and poach gently for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender when pierced with a knife.
  5. Step 5: Remove pears carefully and allow to cool slightly.
  6. Step 6: Whisk 1 cup mascarpone cheese with 2 tbsp honey until smooth and creamy.
  7. Step 7: Serve each pear halved or whole with a generous spoonful of mascarpone and a sprinkle of 1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios for crunch.

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