This dessert features tender pears delicately simmered in a flavorful, aromatic chai tea liquid, then served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with rich caramel sauce, and topped with a buttery, crispy spiced hazelnut oat crumble.The dish is a sophisticated yet comforting blend of textures and temperatures.

Ingredients

For The Pears

• 4 ripe but firm pears such as Bartlett or Bosc peeled and stems left intact
• 8 cups water
• 8 chai tea bags
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla bean split

Crumble Topping

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

To serve

• Store-bought caramel sauce warmed
• Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, hazelnuts, brown sugar, salt, and spices. Add in the butter and squish the butter into the flour with your fingers until mixture has come together and is crumbly. Add the crumbles to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out in a single layer.
• Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
• In a large pot, add the water and bring to a simmer. Add the tea bags and let simmer (not boil) for 4 minutes then remove the tea bags and add the maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean and stir to combine. Gently add in the pears, laying them on their side, and let them simmer for about 20 minutes, until tender, turning occasionally so they poach evenly on all sides.
• To serve, add a pear to a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle over some caramel sauce and sprinkle with the crumble. Enjoy!

Recipe from Jojotastic