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
- 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 675.68 kcal High
- Protein 8.5 g Moderate
- Carbs 57.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 49.58 g High
- Saturated Fat 34.7 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 31.49 mg Low Source
- Fiber 15.29 g Good Source
- Sugar 32.32 g High
- Added Sugar 4.98 g Moderate
- Calcium 44.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source
- Potassium 654.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1.74 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.72 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 675.68 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 675.68 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.
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