Monsoon Coast

Jasmine Tea-Poached Pears with Ginger and Lime

A great surprising twist on a classic pear dessert.

Ingredients: 

3 cups water

5 tsp Jasmine Green Tea

1 small piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

¼ cup white sugar

Juice and zest of one lime

2 perfect pears, peeled and halved

Vanilla ice cream to serve

Black sesame seeds to garnish

Spices Used: Jasmine Green Tea
2-4 Servings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Instructions: 

1 – Bring water to a boil. Add Jasmine Green Tea, cover and remove from heat. Let steep 3-5 minutes.
2 – Strain brewed tea into a small saucepan. Add ginger, sugar and lime zest (hold the juice). Stir well until sugar dissolves.
3 – Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4 – Arrange pear halves cut side down in the syrup, all touching the bottom of the pan. Poach for 3-5 minutes or until desired tenderness. Spoon frequently with poaching liquid during cooking.
5 – Take the pears out carefully. Strain the liquid, return to pot and further reduce to a thick syrup. Add lime juice and take off heat.
6 – Place 1 or 2 pear halves in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, spoon Jasmine green tea syrup on top.
7 – Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.