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Green Tea Poached Fruit Recipe

Asian-inspired · Dessert · 25 min total

A light and refreshing dessert where seasonal fruits are gently poached in a fragrant green tea syrup, perfect for a healthy sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons green tea leaves (or 4 tea bags)
• 1/4 cup honey or sugar
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (e.g., sliced peaches, pears, plums, or berries)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add green tea leaves, and steep for 3 minutes. Strain tea into a bowl, discarding leaves.
2. Return tea to saucepan. Add honey, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey dissolves.
3. Add fruit to the simmering syrup. Reduce heat to low and poach for 5-10 minutes until fruit is tender but not mushy.
4. Remove from heat. Let fruit cool in syrup for 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled, with syrup spooned over.

Tips

• Use firm fruits like pears or apples for best texture; berries need less poaching time.
• Store leftover fruit and syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Can be served with yogurt or ice cream.

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