Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola
Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola layers tender, tea-infused Bosc pears with a bright citrus sauce carrying gentle heat and warm baking spices. A buttery, nutty granola adds crisp contrast to the silky fruit and creamy coconut yogurt, making it special enough for a dinner-party finale yet lovely for a luxurious brunch.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, honey, the juice and zest of 1 orange, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, chili flakes, and salt to make the sauce. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and reduce to a very gentle simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes, then take off the heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine 3/4 cup walnuts, 3/4 cup pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until finely ground, 15 to 20 seconds.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the coconut oil. Chop the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and pecans. Add the chopped nuts and the oats to the hot oil. Toast, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add the ground nut mixture and stir to combine. Continue to toast until the sugar starts to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the honey and the vanilla extract. Remove from the heat and let cool in the skillet, stirring a couple of times as it cools.
- 4
Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add the tea bags, remove from the heat, cover, and steep the tea for 8 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags. Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar into the chai.
- 5
Bring the tea back to a boil over high heat, add the pears, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Gently rotate the pears with a spoon (they will be soft, so avoid piercing the skin) and continue simmering for another 15 minutes. For a stronger spice flavor, leave the pears soaking in the chai with the heat off for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- 6
To serve, spoon a generous amount of coconut yogurt into the hollow of each pear. Top with the granola and drizzle with the orange sauce. Garnish with orange zest.
- Calories 675.9 kcal High 34%
- Protein 8.53 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 57.85 g 21%
- Total Fat 49.69 g High 64%
- Saturated Fat 34.74 g High 174%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 32.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 17.71 g Good Source 63%
- Total Sugars 32.48 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 44.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 655.13 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 2.87 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chai Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola is a breakfast recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 16, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bosc Pear, Brown Sugar, Chai Tea Bags, and Coconut. Each serving provides about 675.9 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola made of?
- The main ingredients are Bosc Pear, Brown Sugar, Chai Tea Bags, Coconut, Coconut Oil. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 675.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola healthy?
- Chai-Poached Pears with Spiced Orange Drizzle and Crunchy Granola has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 675.9 calories and 8.53 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 34.74 g (174% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Citrus, Tree Nuts, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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