Chai-Spiced Poached Pears

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Chai-Spiced Poached Pears

These Chai-Spiced Poached Pears make an elegant yet comforting dessert that’s easy to prepare and deliciously light. Poached in a blend of Ayurvedic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, they deliver subtle warmth while supporting digestion—perfect for a cozy fall evening. Naturally sweetened and gently fragrant, these pears are a beautiful way to impress your guests at the end of a meal.

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 firm pears, peeled

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 3-4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

  • 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced

  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

Prepare the poaching liquid: In a saucepan, combine water, coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Poach pears: Add pears, covering them with the liquid. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender, turning halfway through.

Serve: Remove pears, drizzle with the chai-spiced liquid, and enjoy warm or chilled.

Chai-Spiced Poached Pears