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Chai Roasted Pears Recipe

These Chai Roasted Pears are a delicious and cosy way to enjoy pears. They are syrupy, a little sticky and just the right amount of sweet. The chai really helps add so much flavour. These roasted pears can be served simply by themselves or with a variety of things including ice cream, whipped cream, cake, pancakes, porridge etc. The chai syrup is homemade and I really would avoid using a shop bought chai syrup like the ones you use for coffee as they tend to be a lot sweeter and concentrated than the homemade version.

So how do I make these Chai Roasted Pears from scratch?

This is such a simple recipe, it takes only a couple steps to make a delicious versatile dessert.

To begin, add brown sugar, water. a cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and chai tea bags to a saucepan. Heat on a medium heat for 5-10 minutes, allowing it to boil until the syrup has very slightly thickened.

Prepare the pears by peeling them and slicing each in half. You can remove the middle bit where the seeds are with a small teaspoon or melon baller. Place the pears into a deep baking dish. Remove the tea bags from the syrup and pour the syrup all over the pears. Cook in a preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the pears have softened. To check if they are done, gently stick a sharp knife into one of the pears, if it is soft and gives way easily, they are ready. Serve warm with extra syrup spooned over.

Cooled leftovers can be placed into an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How ripe should my pears be?

I like to use ripe pears for this recipe, they are a little soft when squeezed but not mushy. You can use under ripe pears too, but you may need to cook them an extra 5-10 minutes to ensure they are soft.

What should I served roasted pears with?

There are lots ways you can serve these, with ice cream, whipped cream, porridge, pancakes, cakes, cheesecakes etc. You can also serve them simply just by themselves. As they are vegan and gluten free by themselves, you can add whatever you’d like!

Should I eat roasted pears hot or cold?

I personally prefer them still warm from the oven. You can also reheat them by placing them into a microwave for 20-30 seconds. They can also be eaten cold if you prefer.

Do I have to peel the pears for roast pears?

While I have opted to peel my pears, it’s not actually required. Most pear skins are thin and contain lots of fibre and are pleasant to eat so it’s really a personal preference.

Maybe you’re interested in Gluten Free Recipes? I have Gluten Free Category, here.

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Chai Roasted Pears

Halved pears roasted in a homemade chai syrup
Course Dessert
Cuisine Gluten free
Keyword Baked Pears, Chai, Chai Dessert, Chai Pears, Chai Syrup, Chai Teabags, Gluten Free Dessert, Homemade Chai Syrup, Oven Poached Pears, Pear, Roasted Pears, Vegan Dessert Recipe, Vegan Gluten Free Dessert Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pear halves
Calories 72kcal
Author pinkhairedpastrychef

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 deep baking dish

Ingredients

  • 75 grams brown sugar
  • 150 grams water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5-6 cardamom pods
  • 3 chai teabags
  • 4 pears peeled and halved

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 170°c (340°f) or 160°c (320°f) if fan assisted.
  • In a saucepan, add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and chai teabags. Heat on a medium heat for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Place the peeled and halved pears into a deep baking dish.
  • Remove the teabags from the syrup and pour the syrup over the pears.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until the pears have softened.
  • Serve warm.
  • Cooled leftovers can be transferred to an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

The calorie information is an estimate provided as a courtesy based off the website https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use.
pinkhairedpastrychef

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