Creamy Roasted Pear and Cardamom Agua Fresca
An original aromatic drink that combines roasted pears, cardamom, and a creamy oat base for a smooth, gently spiced, and refreshing agua fresca.
Ingredients
- 500 g ripe pear (without core, diced)
- 720 ml water (divided)
- 480 ml unsweetened oat milk (cold)
- 45 ml maple syrup (ajustar to taste)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 g ground cardamom
- 1 g ground cinnamon
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 g fine salt
- 300 g ice (for licuar and servir)
- 8 g mint leaves (more extra for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220°F / 105°C.
- 2
Place the diced pear on a small baking tray. Sprinkle the ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and fine salt over the fruit. Roast for 20 minutes at 220°F / 105°C, until the pear is tender and fragrant.
- 3
Remove the tray from the oven and let the roasted pear cool for 5 minutes.
- 4
In a blender, combine the roasted pear, 480 ml (2 cups) water, oat milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, mint leaves, and 150 g (about 1 1/2 cups) ice. Blend until very smooth.
- 5
Add the remaining 240 ml (1 cup) water and blend briefly again to adjust the texture to a creamy agua fresca consistency.
- 6
Taste and adjust with a little more maple syrup or lemon juice if desired.
- 7
Serve in glasses over the remaining ice and garnish with extra mint leaves.
Chef tips
For a silkier texture, strain the drink after blending. If you prefer a deeper flavor, let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
Substitutions
You can replace oat milk with almond milk if you do not need to avoid tree nuts, or use more water for a lighter version. Maple syrup can be swapped for agave syrup.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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