Matcha Infused Poached Pear with Honey Drizzle
Daily Recipe: May 21, 2025
In honor of International Tea Day, this recipe builds on the fascinating idea of incorporating tea into food itself. The key component of this dish will be Matcha, a special grade of green tea famous for its vibrant color and various health benefits; paired with the delicate taste of poached pear. Our choice of Matcha resonates well with the occasion as it is often used in tea ceremonies, symbolizing peace and tranquility.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Medium-sized firm pears - 4 - peeled, keep stem intact
- Water - 3 cups
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Matcha tea powder - 1 tablespoon
- A lemon - 1/2 - squeezed
- Pure honey - 1 tablespoon - for drizzling
- Matcha powder - Additional - for garnishing
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🍯🚰🔥In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
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Step 2 - 🍵💫Add 1 tablespoon of Matcha tea powder to the pot and whisk until fully incorporated.
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Step 3 - 🍋➡️🍵Squeeze 1/2 lemon into the pot with the Matcha syrup.
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Step 4 - 🍐🌊🕝Place 4 peeled, medium-sized pears in the pot, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them simmer for about 25 minutes or until they become tender. Make sure not to overcook.
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Step 5 - 🍐🥄❄️Using a slotted spoon, gently remove the pears from the pot, set them aside and allow them to cool.
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Step 6 - 🍯🔥🕓Turn up the heat and reduce the Matcha syrup until it thickens. Allow it to cool.
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Step 7 - 🍐🍽️🍯Place each pear on a serving dish, drizzle over with the cooled Matcha syrup followed by a drizzle of 1 tablespoon pure honey. Dust each pear lightly with additional Matcha powder for garnishing.
Additional
This dessert can be served chilled or warm depending on personal preference. Feel free to customize by adding a scoop of ice-cream or a dollop of whipped cream at the side. Kids can help with the dusting of Matcha powder for extra fun.