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- 0:05 Prep
- 0:25 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
There are so many ways to enjoy a tea beverage, including this refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
- 5 black tea bags
- 1L (4 cups) boiling water
- 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
- 2 large Beurre Bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 8 wedges
- Pouring cream or vanilla custard, to serve
Method
- Step 1Place the tea bags in a large heatproof jug. Add the boiling water and set aside for 3 minutes to infuse. Remove the tea bags and discard. Add the sugar to the jug and stir to dissolve.
- Step 2Pour the tea mixture into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pear and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until pear is tender. Set aside to cool.
- Step 3Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the pear to serving bowls. Pour over some of the syrup. Serve with cream or custard.
- Diabetes friendly
- High carb
- High fibre
- Low cholesterol
- Low fat
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
503 kj
Energy
3g
Fibre
2.58mg
Sodium
28g
Carbs (sugar)
28g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Gemma Luongo
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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