PEARS AND CRANBERRIES POACHED IN WINE

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An elegant dessert doesn't have to take tons of work. Tart and refreshing, this simple-to-make treat is a tasty dinner finale. -Eva Amuso, Cheshire, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium pears, halved and cored
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1-1/2 cups white wine or white grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Creme fraiche or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place pears in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side up. Top with cranberries., In a small saucepan, combine wine, sugar, cranberry juice, butter and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; spoon over pears., Bake, covered, 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Owais Qurni
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight meal.


Bugis FACULTY
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


Lema Rafi
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I would love to try this recipe with different types of fruit, such as apples or peaches.


Phoebe Whitelegg
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.


Justus Rush
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I will definitely be making this dish again for my holiday dinner.


Jester LaValla
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The cranberries added a nice tartness to the dish, which balanced out the sweetness of the pears.


Mhamad To3ma
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I've never poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy.


Fred Okello
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I made this recipe for a special occasion, and it was a huge success.


Jaa Hoodoo
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pears, cranberries, or wine.


BIG CHUNGUS
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pears and cranberries were a perfect match for the wine sauce.


Marula Company
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The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out beautifully.


Sojib Miah
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eliseu Fernandes
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The pears and cranberries were poached perfectly, and the wine sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.