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Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears

1 review
Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kiersten Atkinson, Birmingham, Alabama

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Dec. 02, 2023

While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an easy yet elegant dessert that's perfect for a special night. —Kiersten Atkinson, Birmingham, Alabama

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Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears

1 review
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon zest strip (about 2 inches wide)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 4 medium Bosc pears (about 6 ounces each)
  • Creme fraiche or sour cream, optional
Text Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the first 6 ingredients to a boil; add cranberries. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Add to pan, in a single layer on their sides. Simmer, uncovered, until pears are almost tender, about 10 minutes longer, turning occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
  3. Drain pears; reserving poaching liquid and cranberries. Remove peppercorns. Place pears on dessert plates; drizzle with reserved poaching liquid. Top with cranberries and creme fraiche, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 310 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 6g fiber), 1g protein.

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