ORANGE POACHED PEARS
Drizzling a chocolate sauce over orange-flavored pears brings a formal dinner to an elegant conclusion. Add a strip of orange zest to each serving for a finishing touch. -Jacquie Ogden, Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- With an apple corer or sharp knife, carefully remove core from bottom of pears to within 1 in. of stem, leaving pears whole with stem. Peel the pears., In a Dutch oven, combine the orange juice, water, brown sugar, butter and orange zest. Bring to a boil; add pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pears are tender, turning several times. Remove pears and set aside. Simmer cooking juices, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened to a syrup consistency., For chocolate sauce, in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, heat the chocolate, cream and butter until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Spoon pear syrup into dessert dishes; place a pear in each dish and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Garnish with orange zest strips if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Freya Crofts
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Shariq Ansari
[email protected]These pears are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're elegant, delicious, and easy to make.
Victoria Dickson
[email protected]I've never poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.
Atta Siam
[email protected]These poached pears are a delightful treat. The orange and cinnamon flavors are perfectly balanced.
Welah Munda
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pears are perfectly poached and the orange sauce is delicious.
Juliet Ikeora
[email protected]These pears are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Michael Kriegel
[email protected]I made these for a dinner party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Jonathan Koon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The pears are elegant and delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Homan Homanduski
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pears come out so tender and flavorful. I love the contrast between the sweet pears and the tart orange sauce.
Kakinda Franc
[email protected]These poached pears were absolutely divine! The orange zest and cinnamon gave them the perfect amount of flavor. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and they were the perfect dessert.