Steeped Jasmine Green Tea Poached Pears
Tender pears gently imbibed with the floral notes of jasmine green tea, creating a delicate and fragrant dessert perfect for any occasion. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 45 minutes layers firm pears, peeled and halved, water, jasmine green 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 150 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.
Ingredients
- 4 firm pears, peeled and halved
- 4 cups water
- 3 jasmine green tea bags
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- for garnish fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a near boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and steep 3 jasmine green tea bags for 5 minutes until fragrant and richly infused.
- Step 2: Remove tea bags and stir 1/3 cup honey, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 split vanilla bean into the tea. Return to a gentle simmer over low heat.
- Step 3: Add 4 peeled and halved firm pears into the infused tea liquid. Cover and poach the pears for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender when pierced with a fork and fully imbibed with the tea flavors.
- Step 4: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove pears from the poaching liquid and place on serving plates.
- Step 5: Increase heat and reduce the poaching liquid by half, simmering for 10 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle this concentrated syrup over the pears.
- Step 6: Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving warm or chilled.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Steeped Jasmine Green Tea Poached Pears take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Steeped Jasmine Green Tea Poached Pears?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Steeped Jasmine Green Tea Poached Pears?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Steeped Jasmine Green Tea Poached Pears for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Steeped Jasmine Green Tea Poached Pears?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
