POMEGRANATE POACHED PEARS

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Pears can benefit from an overnight soak in poaching liquid in the fridge. They'll pick up more flavor and the pomegranate's ruby color. Guests will enjoy identifying the subtle tastes in the reduction sauce from wine, rosemary and fruit juices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dry red wine or red grape juice
1 bottle (16 ounces) pomegranate juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
3 fresh rosemary sprigs (4 inches)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
6 medium pears
6 orange slices
6 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients. Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; place on their sides in the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pears are almost tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; cool. , Strain poaching liquid and return to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1 cup, about 45 minutes. Discard rosemary and cinnamon. Place an orange slice on each serving plate; top with 1 tablespoon cheese and a pear. Drizzle with poaching liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ombili Ombili
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious dessert.


Bhandari Sanjay
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I've tried this recipe with different types of pears and they all turned out great. I think this recipe is a keeper.


James Makunganya
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate their pears without any complaints.


Marco Mendez
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This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pears are so tender and flavorful.


[email protected] Patilano
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this recipe. The poaching process really brought out the natural sweetness of the fruit.


josh smith
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pears.


Zonaisha Atif
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tartness of the pomegranate and the sweetness of the pears is a perfect balance.


sci waaa
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These pears are so beautiful and elegant. They would be perfect for a special occasion dinner.


War Shadow
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The pears were a little too tart for my taste, but the sauce was amazing. I served it over pancakes and it was a delicious breakfast.


Temitayo Oluwadurotimi
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This was my first time poaching pears and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Munti
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The pears are always perfectly tender and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


ayat wsa
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These poached pears were a hit at my dinner party last night! The pomegranate juice gave them a beautiful color and a slightly tart flavor that was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the pears.