Description
Perfect for cozy kitchen afternoons and tea-sipping bakers, these Maple Chai Poached Pear Tartlets are an elegant twist on comfort. Fragrant pears are gently poached in a maple-chai infusion, then nestled into golden, flaky tart shells. Warm spices, sweet syrup, and buttery crust come together in every bite.
Ingredients
2 ripe pears, peeled, halved, and cored
1½ cups water
½ cup maple syrup
2 chai tea bags
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
4 mini tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
Optional: whipped cream or vanilla yogurt for serving
Instructions
In a saucepan, bring water, maple syrup, chai tea bags, and spices to a gentle simmer.
Add pear halves and poach for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.
Remove pears and let cool. Slice thinly.
Prebake tart shells if needed. Arrange poached pear slices in each shell.
Drizzle a spoonful of poaching liquid over each tartlet.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes to warm through.
Serve warm or cooled, optionally topped with whipped cream or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 / serving
- Sugar: 21g / serving
- Fat: 9g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 34g / serving
- Fiber: 3g / serving
- Protein: 2g / serving