Made with South Africa’s national tea, rooibos, this dessert features peeled pears gently poached in tea steeped with cinnamon and cloves. Naturally fat-free and simple, it is an elegant dessert for afternoon tea and a heart-healthy option.
Bring the water to a boil, add the rooibos tea, cinnamon stick, and cloves, and let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey. Place the peeled pears upright in the tea and simmer, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes.
Remove the pears from the tea and let them cool to room temperature. Serve with a little of the tea drizzled over them.
Choose pears with their stems intact and position them upright; this improves presentation and makes them easier to handle while poaching.
No one has commented on this recipe yet. Write the first comment.
Recipes tried by those who liked this one, fitting the same table.
Suggestions, complaints or questions — we read them all.
Your message has been saved. Our team will read it; if you left an email address, we will reply there when needed.
