Chai-Poached Dried Fruit
Serves 4
Time 30 min
Dried fruits poached in spiced tea result in a lovely dessert, topped with a bit of chocolate and a few nuts. Don't discard the flavorful poaching liquid—strain and then drink it.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 8 whole green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 black tea bag
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dried prunes
- 2 tablespoons shaved dairy-free dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried white Turkish figs
- 1/2 cup dried dark figs
Method
Place ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large saucepan.
Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove cover and add tea bag and sugar.
Remove from heat.
Allow the tea to steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the tea bag and discard.
Add dried fruit and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer until the fruits have plumped up and are tender, about 10 minutes.
Remove fruit to a serving dish.
Ladle a bit of chai from the pan over the fruit and garnish with chocolate and walnuts.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 300 calories (40 from fat), 4.5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 67g carbohydrates (8g dietary fiber, 50g sugar), 3g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 8 whole green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 black tea bag
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dried prunes
- 2 tablespoons shaved dairy-free dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried white Turkish figs
- 1/2 cup dried dark figs