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Chamomile & Vanilla Poached Pears
Tender pears gently poached in a golden Chamomile Flower infusion, scented with vanilla and bright fresh lemon peel. A naturally elegant dessert preserved from the original Chamomile Flowers product-description archive.
Meet the dried flowers
Chamomile Flowers
Matricaria chamomilla · Culinary dried flower heads for a softly apple-like floral infusion.
This editorial shows the authentic Chamomile Flowers 20g product, not an invented image of the finished dessert.
Original archived ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 firm pears, peeled
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria chamomilla)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or ½ vanilla pod
- 2 strips fresh lemon peel
Source-faithful preparation
Method
- Bring 3 cups water to a gentle simmer, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the dried Chamomile Flowers, steep for 10 minutes, then strain thoroughly.
- Return the strained floral infusion to the saucepan with the honey, vanilla and strips of fresh lemon peel.
- Add the four peeled firm pears. Gently simmer for 20–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.
- Allow the pears to cool slightly in the poaching liquid before serving.
Original source & culinary notes
- Archived-source fidelity: Preserved from Chamomile Flowers' original Shopify description. The source specifies exactly 4 firm peeled pears, 3 cups water, 2 tablespoons dried Chamomile Flowers, ⅓ cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or half a vanilla pod, two strips fresh lemon peel, a 10-minute infusion and a 20–30-minute poach. No added spices, substitute sweeteners, invented serving yield or shelf life.
- Food handling: Wash fresh pears and lemon before peeling, use clean utensils and food-grade dried Chamomile. If saving leftovers, cool promptly and refrigerate; no validated storage duration is claimed.
- Botanical allergies: Matricaria chamomilla is in the Asteraceae (daisy) family and may be unsuitable for anyone allergic to ragweed, daisies or related flowers. Consult individual appropriate advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding or relevant medication/medical conditions.
- Honey caution: Honey is not suitable for infants under 12 months.
- Honest photography: The genuine Chamomile 20g ingredient pouch is pictured, not a prepared pear dish.