SAUCY SPICED PEARS

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We serve these tangy, saucy pears over angel food cake, pound cake or with a little yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with a favorite topping. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
3 large Bosc pears (about 1-3/4 pounds), cored, peeled and sliced
Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine the first nine ingredients and, if desired, cayenne. Cook over medium-high heat until butter is melted, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sauce is slightly thickened and pears are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. If desired, top with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Carolyn Gaskill
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These pears were amazing! The sauce was perfectly spiced and the pears were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Mamas Bear
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This was a great dessert recipe. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


joseph Ghailan
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I love this recipe! The pears are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Onyinyechi Perpetual
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These pears were so good! The sauce was perfectly spiced and the pears were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jabari Jones
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pears were amazing and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


John Ogila Odindo
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This recipe is a keeper! The pears were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jit Shill
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These pears were amazing! The sauce was perfectly spiced and the pears were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Nisad Mia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pears are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kabalinzi Resty
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This recipe is a winner! The pears were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Fields
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The pears were delicious and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Zafar Kathia na113
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These pears were amazing! The sauce was perfectly spiced and the pears were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Dhhfu Ruruh
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This was a great dessert recipe. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tabibullah Soomro
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I love this recipe! The pears are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Nana Yaa Amponsah
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These pears were so good! The sauce was perfectly spiced and the pears were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Rachael Greene
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pears were amazing and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Wolff
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This recipe is a keeper! The pears were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sabbir Hasan
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Samiullah Samikjan
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Loved this recipe! The pears were so soft and juicy, and the sauce was just the right amount of sweetness.


Jennifer Hamdan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The pears were delicious and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tracy Burns
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These saucy spiced pears were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the pears were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.