Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our tantalizing Cranberry Pear Compote Shortcake recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dessert features a flaky, golden brown shortcake base, topped with a luscious filling of juicy cranberries, aromatic pears, and a hint of warm spices. The compote, bursting with vibrant flavors, adds a layer of complexity to this classic treat. Additionally, we've included two equally enticing recipes: a scrumptious Cranberry Pear Crisp, and a refreshing Cranberry Pear Smoothie. These culinary creations offer a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY AND APPLE COMPOTE
A rich compote with great balance of sweet apples and bitter cranberries. Great side for turkey, ham, or would even be outstanding baked into a pie.
Provided by M. Goldman
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine orange juice, apples, cranberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until apples are tender and sauce has thickened slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer sauce to a dish; stir in softened butter and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Sauce will continue to thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 6.7 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
FRESH CRANBERRY COMPOTE
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the cranberries, orange and lemon zest, orange and lemon juice, sugar, vanilla, and 1 1/2 cups of the water in a medium-size nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 1/2 cup of water and add to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium, then stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool completely.
GINGER SHORTCAKES WITH CRANBERRY PEAR COMPOTE
These make for a very impressive autumn dessert. The recipe is adpated from Cuisine at Home and the ingredients list is rather long; but once broken down into steps is quite manageable. Serve these warm with the Orange Cream melting down the side.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- For the shortcakes, stir together the first 6 ingredients (flour through salt); cut in butter and shortening with a pastry blender until well blended.
- Whisk together the cream and egg, fold into flour mixture just until most but still lumpy.
- Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, measure out and form shortcakes; brush the tops with the 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until brown; remove from pan onto wire rack and allow to cool.
- To prepare the compote, in a saucepan combine the sliced pears with the sugars, butter and cinnamon stick; place over medium heat until sugar dissolves, approximately 2 minutes.
- To the pear mixture, add 2 cups of the cranberries and ginger ale; cover and simmer until berries pop and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining cranberries and corn syrup; serve warm over the shortcakes topped with orange cream.
- For the orange cream, place cream through orange extract in small mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer or wire whisk until soft peaks form.
- Garnish by sifting additional powdered sugar over all and topping with orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.2, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 391.2, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 29.9, Protein 5.3
CRANBERRY-PEAR CRISP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the fresh and dried cranberries in a large bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons water and the vanilla and toss to coat. Lightly smash with a potato masher or fork to burst some of the cranberries. Add the pears, cinnamon, allspice and 2 tablespoons flour and toss to coat. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish.
- Make the topping: Mix the remaining 1 cup flour, the pecans, oats, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the salt in a medium bowl, then stir in the melted butter. Use your fingers to pinch the topping into small clumps and sprinkle it over the fruit.
- Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
APPLE-PEAR COMPOTE
Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers. I also like to add raisins or chopped nuts to the compote, and for a more adult flavor I add 1/3 cup brandy or rum.-Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 3h35m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. If desired, top with whipped cream and pecans., Freeze option: Freeze cooled compote in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little orange juice if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CRANBERRY COMPOTE
This best-of-the-season dish adds to the beauty and bounty of any holiday spread. Whether served warm or cold, it's a delectable fruity treat for the taste buds as well as for the eyes when it's presented in a clear glass bowl. -Carole Dishman, Hampton, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and apples are tender. Add the peaches and apricots; heat through. Stir in pecans; serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY COMPOTE
Serve with Shaker Citrus Pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries start to pop but are still whole. Transfer to a bowl to cool; serve.
CRANBERRY-PEAR COMPOTE
From the cookbook "Vegan for the Holidays" by Zel Allen. This recipe combines cranberries with pears, cinnamon and ginger. Prepare a day in advance to give it time to set up in the refrigerator.
Provided by Wish I Could Cook
Categories Chutneys
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Let cool completely and refrigerate 8-12 hours to thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 29.8, Protein 0.3
Tips:
- Use ripe cranberries and pears. When in season, they will be the sweetest and most flavorful.
- Don't overcook the cranberries. They should retain their shape and tartness.
- Add a little cinnamon or nutmeg to the compote. These spices will enhance the flavors of the cranberries and pears.
- Serve the compote warm or cold. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast topping, dessert, or snack.
- For a vegan version of the compote, use a plant-based milk, yogurt, and butter.
Conclusion:
This cranberry pear compote shortcake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The compote is tart and sweet, and the shortcake is light and fluffy. Together, they make a perfect combination that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a simple, yet impressive dessert, give this cranberry pear compote shortcake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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