White Tea-Poached Pears with Honey and Almonds

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Tender pears simmered in a delicate white tea and honey syrup, finished with toasted almonds for a refined dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers Bosc pears, water, honey 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 180 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: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and core 4 medium Bosc pears, leaving the bottoms intact. Place them upright in a medium saucepan.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup water, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 teaspoons white tea leaves to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender but hold their shape, turning them halfway through.
  4. Step 4: Remove pears from liquid with a slotted spoon. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, discarding tea leaves.
  5. Step 5: Heat 1/4 cup slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle strained syrup over pears and sprinkle with toasted almonds before serving.

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