POACHED PEARS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

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This elegant dessert for two has a wonderful vanilla flavoring that is very satisfying. With an extremely simple raspberry sauce adding a dash of bright color, it is very impressive. -Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine or white cranberry juice
2 medium pears, peeled and halved
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh raspberries and mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar and wine to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add pears. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Remove pears and reserve cooking liquid., In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and vanilla. Stir in enough cooking liquid to form a sauce consistency. Cover and refrigerate sauce and pears separately until chilled. , Remove sauce from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Place two pear halves on each dessert plate; top with sauce. Garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Saad Lucky
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Shahadat Ullah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the pears and sauce.


abdul Karem
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat fruit. My kids love the sweet and tart flavors of the pears and sauce.


Geraad
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The pears were bland and the sauce was too tart.


Dedan Peter
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The pears are elegant and the sauce is delicious.


Hassain Bacha
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I love the combination of pears and raspberries in this recipe. The flavors complement each other perfectly.


shay pearl
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This recipe is a great way to use up ripe pears. The poaching liquid is simple to make and the pears come out tender and flavorful.


Sunita Bx
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine.


Zahir khan Zahir khan
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Overall, this is a great recipe for poached pears. The pears were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tart.


Alaphat Kats
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I found the recipe to be a bit too sweet. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce.


Muhammad Ehsan
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The pears were a bit too soft for my liking, but the sauce was delicious.


Gourypur Bazar
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These poached pears are so elegant and delicious. They're sure to impress your guests.


Mohamad Mamad
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I love how easy this recipe is. The pears cook in no time and the sauce comes together in minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dessert.


sevjee b
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Followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out amazing. The sauce is a bit tart, but that's how I like it. Highly recommend!


Hriste Niko
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The pears were so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect complement. Will definitely be making this again!


Matthew luce
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This recipe was a hit! The pears were perfectly poached and the raspberry sauce was divine. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was the perfect dessert.