Poached pear and cranberry pie is an exquisite dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of pears and cranberries, enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. This classic dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a holiday dinner, or simply a cozy night in. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, poached pear and cranberry pie is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
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PEAR CRANBERRY PIE
Steps:
- For the crust
- Place the butter, shortening and cranberry juice into the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour salt and sugar by pulsing 3 to 4 times. Add the butter and pulse 5 to 6 times until the texture looks mealy. Add the shortening and pulse another 3 to 4 times until incorporated.
- Remove the lid of the food processor and sprinkle in 5 tablespoons of the cranberry juice. Replace the lid and pulse 5 times. Add more cranberry juice as needed, and pulse again until the mixture holds together when squeezed. Weight the dough and divide in half. Shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Peel and core the pears. Slice into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick wedges. Toss all of the pears with 1/4 cup of the sugar, place in a colander set over a large bowl and allow to drain for 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer the drained liquid to a small saucepan, place over medium heat and reduce to 2 tablespoons. Set aside to cool. Toss the pears with the remaining sugar, cranberries, tapioca flour, jam, cranberry juice, lemon juice, salt and nutmeg.
- For assembling and baking the pie:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove 1 disk of dough from the refrigerator. Place the dough onto a lightly floured piece of waxed paper. Lightly sprinkle the top of the dough with flour and roll out into a 12-inch circle. Place into a 9 1/2 to 10-inch tart pan that is 2 inches deep. Gently press the dough into the sides of the pan, crimping and trimming the edges as necessary. Set a pie bird in the center of the bottom of the pan. Place the pears into the unbaked pie shell in concentric circles starting around the edges, working towards the center and forming a slight mound in the center of the pie. Sprinkle the cranberries a little at a time as you go.
- Pour over any liquid that remains in the bowl. Roll out the second pie dough as the first. Place this dough over the apples, pressing the pie bird through the top crust. Press together the edges of the dough around the rim of the pie. Brush the top crust with the reduced juice everywhere except around the edge of the pie. Trim excess dough. Place the pie on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake on the floor of the oven for 30 minutes. Transfer to the lower rack of the oven and continue to bake another 20 minutes or until the pears are cooked through but not mushy. Remove to a rack and cool a minimum of 4 hours or until almost room temperature.
POACHED-PEAR AND CRANBERRY PIE
We use pate brisee for the bottom crust of this holiday party-ready Poached-Pear and Cranberry Pie, as well as cookie dough-inspired cutouts embellish the top. Pears and cranberries are simmered with white wine and spices for the sweet, fragrant filling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pate Brisee: Pulse together flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor to combine. Pulse in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With machine running, add 1/4 cup ice water in a slow, steady stream, just until dough holds together. To test, squeeze a small amount together; if it is crumbly, add up to 1/4 cup more ice water, a little at a time. Do not process more than 30 seconds.
- Turn out dough onto a clean surface; divide in half. Place each half on a piece of plastic, flatten into disks, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before using. Dough may be stored, frozen, up to 1 month.
- Filling: Combine wine, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla seeds, and cranberries in a wide saucepan. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Add pears; if not completely covered in liquid, add water as needed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover with a round of parchment, pressing it directly on surface of pears. Simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears and cranberries to a heatproof bowl, then increase heat to high and boil liquid until reduced to 2 cups. Pour liquid over pears; refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining disk of dough to a 13-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined unrimmed baking sheet. Using a 1-inch petal cutter, cut out a decorative pattern in center, reserving cutouts to decorate edges. Freeze until firm, 15 minutes.
- Remove pears and cranberries from liquid and blot dry with paper towels. Arrange pears in prepared pie dish, then add cranberries. Brush overhang with egg wash. Place top crust over filling; press edges to seal with bottom crust. Using kitchen shears, trim dough to a 1/2-inch overhang, reserving scraps. Tuck overhand under so edges are flush with rim. Brush edges with egg wash and decorate with petal cutouts, rerolling scraps to cut out more shapes as needed. Brush entire surface with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Bake 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue baking until crust is evenly browned (if browning too quickly, tent edges with foil), 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
CRANBERRY POACHED PEARS
This comes from the Cranberry Cookbook, it is so delicious - there is nothing better than poached pears - and the cranberries just enhance the flavor.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the cranberry juice, orange juice and sugar in a saucepan large enough to hold the pears. Heat gently to dissolve the sugar. Add the cinnamon and star anise, if using, and boil for 5 minutes.
- Peel the pears and immediately stand them in the pan with the cranberry syrup. Cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes, or until the pears are cooked and soft through to the center when pierced with a skewer.
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool completely in the syrup. Chill for 2 hours or overnight, occasionally turning the pears in the syrup to achieve an even color.
- Remove the pears from the pan and bring the cranberry syrup to the boil for 20 minutes, or until reduced to a thick syrup. Add the fresh cranberries and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside until competely cooled.
- Place the pears on a plate with the cranberries and pour the sauce over and around them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8, Fat 0.4, Sodium 4.6, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 58, Protein 0.8
CRANBERRY-POACHED PEARS
Pears take on an eye-catching crimson cast when poached with vibrant cranberries. Their pleasing tartness can be countered by a sliver of rich goat cheese or a dollop of creme fraiche or yogurt.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place pears in a saucepan large enough to hold them snugly. Add enough water to barely cover them (about 4 cups). Add sugar, cinnamon, citrus peels, honey, and lemon juice. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape vanilla seeds into pan, and toss in pod. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat, and simmer gently until pears are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add fresh cranberries, and simmer until cranberries are soft but not mushy, about 3 minutes more.
- Use a spoon to transfer pears to a dish. Spoon cranberries and syrup around pears. Add tea bag and dried cranberries if using. Let cool for 15 minutes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, remove vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, citrus peels, and tea bag. Transfer pears to plates with some of the cranberries, syrup, and a dollop of yogurt, creme fraiche, or cheese.
CRANBERRY PEAR CRISP PIE
Filled with a bubbling combination of cranberries and pears, this crumb-topped dessert is a wonderful change of pace from traditional pies. - Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the pears in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice and vanilla. Add cranberries. Combine the brown sugar and flour; sprinkle over fruit and gently toss to coat. , Roll out crust to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Add filling., In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake on a lower oven rack at 375° for 55-60 minutes, covering edge loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning, until filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BLUSHING CRANBERRY PEARS
These cranberry and cinnamon-flavored, sweet, pink pears are very delicious!
Provided by Noodlefork
Categories Desserts
Time 3h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cranberry juice, sugar, and cinnamon stick into a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, peel the pears, leaving the stem intact.
- Place the pears into the simmering juice and cover. Cook until the pears are tender, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Once tender, remove the saucepan from the heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the pears a few times as they cool so the color remains even.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 3.6 mg, Sugar 33.8 g
CRANBERRY & PEAR PIES
These cute and festive pies make a good warm dessert or a tangy alternative to mince pies
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 1h
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the pastry, tip the flour, almonds and sugar into a food processor then pulse in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Pulse in up to 5 tbsp cold water until mixture comes together as a dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hr.
- To make the filling, tip the cranberries into a pan with the sugar and cornflour and stir well. Stir in the orange curd, then cook for a few mins until thickened. Add the pears and cook a few mins more, stirring frequently. Cool.
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 with a large baking sheet inside. Roll out the pastry and use to line 8 x 10cm individual Yorkshire pudding tins (or 10cm individual tart tins). Spoon in the cooled filling. Roll out the rest of the dough and stamp out 4 x 9cm rounds to make lids. Cut out the centres with a medium star cutter.
- Carefully cover half the pies with the pastry lids and place the stars on a baking tray. Crimp the edges of each pie (if using straight edged tins) with your finger and thumb, brush the pies and stars with the egg then dredge with sugar. Bake the stars for 8-10 mins and the pies for 15-20 mins until golden. Dredge with more sugar once out of the oven. Place a star on the open pies and serve with cream or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 97 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 59 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.45 milligram of sodium
PEAR-CRANBERRY PIE WITH CRUMB TOPPING
Make and share this Pear-Cranberry Pie With Crumb Topping recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Pie
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the Flaky Pie Dough to a 12-inch round and fit it into a 9-inch deep dish glass pie plate. (you can use regular but might have trouble fitting the filling) Trim the overhang to 1 inch, fold it under and crimp decoratively. Brush the rim with the egg wash and refrigerate the pie shell until chilled.
- MAKE THE TOPPING: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, gingersnap crumbs, ginger and salt. Stir in the melted butter until large crumbs form.
- MAKE THE FILLING: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, toss the pears with the cranberries, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. In a small bowl, toss the sugar with the cornstarch, then stir the sugar into the fruit.
- Pour the fruit into the chilled pie shell. Pour the gingersnap crumbs onto the pie, carefully spreading them to the edge to cover the filling completely. Set the pie on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling; cover the pie loosely with foil if the top is browning too quickly. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4394.1, Fat 168.1, SaturatedFat 77.4, Cholesterol 457.7, Sodium 1910.2, Carbohydrate 706.7, Fiber 47, Sugar 400.5, Protein 40.6
CRANBERRY-POACHED PEARS WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND SHORTBREAD CRUMBLES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: apple juice, cranberry sauce, kosher salt, cinnamon stick, pears, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, shortbread cookies
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender, puree the apple juice, cranberry sauce, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the juice into a 4-quart jumbo cooker, add the cinnamon stick, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the pears to the simmering juice, and cook, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender when pierced at the thickest part with a paring knife, 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the pears cool completely in liquid, about 1 hour, or refrigerate in liquid for up to 2 days.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer until medium peaks form.
- Divide the pear halves among 6 serving bowls and top each with a dollop of whipped cream and drizzle with some of the poaching liquid. Crumble 2 cookies over each bowl and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 58 grams
CRANBERRY PEAR PIE
When our family is invited to holiday gatherings, this pie usually comes with us. The recipe is very versatile. You can make it with a double crust or replace the pears with baking apples. Serve it with ice cream or whipped topping. -Helen Toulantis, Wantagh, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, syrup and butter until smooth. Add pears and cranberries; toss to coat. Spoon into crust., For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling. , Cover edges of crust loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. Remove foil; bake 35-40 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
POACHED PEARS WITH CRANBERRY PURéE
Categories Food Processor Fruit Dessert Poach Christmas Vegetarian Cranberry Pear Fall Winter Vegan Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine berries, sugar and juice in heavy large skillet. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer over medium heat until berries burst, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Puree in processor until smooth. Strain into same skillet.
- Bring puree to simmer over medium heat. Add pear wedges and stir to coat. Simmer until pears are just tender, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove pears from skillet, shaking excess puree back into skillet, and transfer pears to paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve puree. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover pears and puree separately and refrigerate.)
PEARS POACHED IN PORT WITH CRANBERRIES
Categories Fruit Juice Berry Dessert Christmas Cranberry Pear Port Winter Vegan Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Tie allspice and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag with kitchen string. Put bag in a large saucepan with remaining ingredients except pears and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
- Peel pears, leaving stems intact, and arrange on sides in poaching liquid. Simmer, uncovered, gently turning from time to time, until tender, 20 to 40 minutes depending on ripeness.
- Discard cheesecloth bag and carefully transfer pears with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Boil poaching liquid until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Discard ginger, cinnamon stick, and zest. Serve pears warm or at room temperature with syrup.
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe but firm pears. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
- Poach the pears in a flavorful liquid: The poaching liquid should be flavorful and aromatic. Use a combination of water, sugar, spices, and citrus zest. You can also add a little wine or liqueur for extra flavor.
- Chill the pears before assembling the pie: This will help the pears hold their shape and make it easier to assemble the pie.
- Use a flaky pie crust: A flaky pie crust will complement the tender pears and cranberries. You can use a store-bought pie crust or make your own.
- Don't overfill the pie: The pie should be filled with pears and cranberries, but it should not be overfilled. Otherwise, the filling will bubble over and the pie will be messy.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling: This will take about 45 minutes. Use a toothpick or a skewer to check that the filling is done.
- Let the pie cool before serving: This will help the pie set and the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
This poached pear and cranberry pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tart cranberries, and flaky pie crust is sure to please everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can make this pie at home and impress your family and friends.
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