Chai Spiced Poached Pears with Honey Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 firm but ripe pears, peeled and halved
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the halved pears to the simmering liquid, cover, and let them poach for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender but not falling apart.
- Once the pears are poached, remove them from the liquid and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined to make the sauce.
- To serve, place a pear half on a plate, drizzle with a spoonful of the honey yogurt sauce, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Repeat with the remaining pear halves and serve the Chai Spiced Poached Pears with Honey Yogurt Sauce warm or chilled.
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