Gingery Pears in Green Tea

• 4 cups (1 l) boiling water
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) green tea leaves
• 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 25 ml) grated ginger root (see Tips)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) liquid honey (125 ml)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract
• 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest
• 8 firm pears, such as Bosc, peeled, cored and cut into quarters lengthwise
• Toasted sliced almonds, optional
• Low-fat vanilla yogurt, optional

1. In a pot, combine boiling water and green tea leaves.
2. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
3. Strain through a fine sieve into slow cooker stoneware.
4. Add gingerroot, honey, almond extract and lemon zest and stir well.
5. Add pears.
6. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours, until pears are tender.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill thoroughly.
8. Serve garnished with toasted almonds and a dollop of yogurt, if using.
9. Make Ahead
10. This dessert should be made early in the day or the night before so it can be well chilled before serving.

boiling water, ginger root, liquid honey, almond, lemon zest, quarters, almonds, vanilla yogurt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/gingery-pears-in-green-tea (may not work)