Best Plums Poached In Earl Grey Tea Recipes

TEA TODDY

Steps:

• Make tea, steep.
• Measure 3/4 cup tea pour in mug.
• Add baileys and a splash of whisky.
• Enjoy!

DONNA HAY'S EARL GREY TEA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 160°C.
• Place the dates, bicarbonate of soda and tea in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Using a hand-held blender, blend the date mixture until smooth. Set aside.
• Place the apple, flour and sugar in a bowl and mix to combine.
• Add the butter, vanilla, eggs and date mixture and mix well to combine.
• Spoon into a lightly-greased 2.5 litre capacity (10 cup) loaf tin and bake for 45 -55 minutes, or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
• Allow to cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire tack to cool completely.

PLUMS POACHED IN EARL GREY TEA

Steps:

• Pour the 6 cups of water into a large saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil. Remove from heat.
• Add the tea bags, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags, place the pan back over high heat and bring back to a boil.
• Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Reduce the heat to medium low. The liquid should just be simmering, add the plums and poach until tender. The amount of time will vary from 1 minute to longer depending on the size and ripeness of the fruit.
• Remove the plums from the liquid and set aside to cool.
• Continue to simmer the liquid until it is the consistency of a light syrup.
• To serve:.
• Place the plums into small dessert bowls and ladle some of the poaching liquid.