Poached Pears with Green Tea and Ginger

Craving a fruity treat that's both comforting and protective for your body? Discover our recipe for poached pears with green tea and ginger, the ideal dessert to combine indulgence and well-being during perimenopause.

In this recipe, the sweetness of the pears is enhanced by a light and fragrant syrup infused with super ingredients. Fresh ginger, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, combines with the antioxidants of green tea to pamper your bones and joints, often sensitive during hormonal fluctuations.

This dessert is also a valuable ally for your figure and digestion. Garnished with a cinnamon, it gently helps regulate blood sugar. The pear's gentle fiber, combined with the digestive properties of ginger, ensures optimal intestinal comfort at the end of a meal, without any feeling of heaviness.

Lightly sweetened with honey or cane sugar, it's the healthy, chic and tasty ritual to end your dinners in complete serenity!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time 30 minutes

Total time 40 minutes

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Special diet: gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, vegan, vegetarian

Ingredients

4 ripe but firm pears
500 ml of water
2 bags green tea (or 2 tablespoons of loose green tea)
30g of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
50g ) of cane sugar or honey (adjust according to your preferences
1 stick cinnamon
slivered almonds and sesame seeds

Preparation

1
Prepare the pears: Carefully peel the pears, leaving the stem intact for a nice presentation. If desired, remove the core from the base using a knife or a melon baller.
2
Prepare the flavored syrup: In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil with the ginger slices, sugar (or honey), cinnamon stick and lemon zest.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to release the aromas.
4
Brew the green tea: Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags or loose leaf tea. Let it steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags or strain the tea leaves.
5
Poach the pears: Return the pan to low heat. Add the pears to the liquid and let them poach for 15 to 20 minutes, gently turning them halfway through cooking so they cook evenly. The pears should be tender but still hold their shape. Check with the tip of a knife.
6
To serve: Carefully remove the pears and arrange them on individual plates or a serving platter. If the syrup is too thin, reduce it slightly, then drizzle it over the pears. Sprinkle with slivered almonds and sesame seeds.

Note

Serve the pears hot or cold, according to your preference.

Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla or green tea ice cream for a gourmet touch.

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