Ingredients
Pear
4 c green tea, freshly brewed
1 c sugar
1 oz ginger, peeled and sliced
1 orange, quartered
1 sprig of mint
4 Asian pears, peeled and cored
Pistachio Cream Sauce
1 c yogurt, drained
1/4 c buttermilk
1 T pure maple syrup
1 c pistachios, chopped
2 T orange peel
Preparation
DIRECTIONS: Poached Pear - Place green tea, sugar, ginger, orange, mint and pears in a medium-size saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes. Cool. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. Pistachio Cream Sauce - Whisk yogurt, buttermilk and maple syrup. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove pears from poaching liquid. Spoon yogurt into pear. Garnish with pistachios and orange peel.
Drink Pairing: Bourbon, Kentucky
