Best 7 Cranberry Spiced Pears Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Spiced Pears recipe. This delightful dish combines the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of pears, and a medley of aromatic spices to create a festive and flavorful treat. Perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion, our recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe features three variations to suit your preferences: a classic Cranberry Spiced Pears recipe, a slow cooker version for effortless preparation, and a decadent Cranberry Spiced Pears Crumble that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Each variation offers a unique culinary experience, ensuring that you find the perfect recipe to delight your palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED PEAR-AND-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY



Spiced Pear-and-Cranberry Chutney image

The chutney can be made up to three days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries (3 cups)
3 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (3 cups)
3 strips (each 3 inches) orange peel, plus 1/3 cup fresh juice (from 1 large orange)
2/3 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, pears, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to burst and pears are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely; discard cinnamon stick and serve.

PEAR AND CRANBERRY CROSTATA



Pear and Cranberry Crostata image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 tarts; 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 pound very cold unsalted butter, diced
3 pounds Bosc pears
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 pound cold unsalted butter (1 stick), diced

Steps:

  • For the pastry, place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and toss quickly with your fingers to coat each cube of butter with the flour. Pulse 12 to 15 times, or until the butter is the size of peas. With the motor running, add the 1/4 cup ice water all at once through the feed tube. Keep hitting the pulse button to combine, but stop the machine just before the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured board and form into 2 disks. Wrap the disks with plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Roll each pastry disk into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer them to 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • For the filling, peel, core, and quarter the pears. Cut each quarter into big chunks. Toss the chunks with the orange zest. Divide the pear chunks between the pastries, covering the dough and leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cranberries over the top of each tart.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and allspice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Pour into a bowl and rub it with your fingers until it starts holding together. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the two tarts. Gently fold the border of each tart over the pears, pleating it to make a circle.
  • Bake the crostatas for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the pears are tender. Let the tarts cool for 5 minutes, then use 2 large spatulas to transfer them to wire racks.

BLUSHING CRANBERRY PEARS



Blushing Cranberry Pears image

These cranberry and cinnamon-flavored, sweet, pink pears are very delicious!

Provided by Noodlefork

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
¼ cup white sugar
1 cinnamon stick
8 Bosc pears, peeled with stems intact

Steps:

  • Place cranberry juice, sugar, and cinnamon stick into a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, peel the pears, leaving the stem intact.
  • Place the pears into the simmering juice and cover. Cook until the pears are tender, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Once tender, remove the saucepan from the heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the pears a few times as they cool so the color remains even.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 3.6 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE



Pear Cranberry Sauce image

We don't care for regular cranberry sauce, so I usually perk it up with other fruit. This pear version is the one my family requests most often. It's sweet, tangy and a beautiful ruby-red color. Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, I often make it in advance.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe pears (about 3 medium)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), broken in half
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the pears, water, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring several items. , Discard cinnamon sticks. Mash sauce if desired. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH PEARS AND CARDAMOM



Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Cardamom image

Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Pear     Spice     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups chopped peeled firm but ripe Bartlett pears (1/3-inch pieces)
1 12-ounce package cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Steps:

  • Combine cranberry juice concentrate and sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Mix in remaining ingredients. Simmer until pears are tender and cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool completely. Chill thoroughly. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

SPICED CRANBERRY & PEAR RELISH



Spiced cranberry & pear relish image

A Christmassy relish which will keep in the cupboard for up to six months, making it perfect for make-ahead gifts

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Buffet, Condiment

Time 40m

Yield Makes 4 x 250g jars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion , finely chopped
2.5cm/1in piece ginger , peeled and grated
175ml raspberry or cider vinegar
140g caster sugar
2 garlic cloves , sliced
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground allspice
1 dried red chilli , crumbled, seeds removed if you prefer
300g dried cranberries
4 pears , cored and cubed, peel left on

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients except the pear in a non-reactive saucepan with a large pinch of salt. Bring it slowly to a simmer, stirring to make sure all the sugar has dissolved. Add the pear and continue cooking until the mixture has the consistency of thick jam.
  • Sterilise your jars and lids by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing well and drying them in a warm oven. Spoon the hot relish into the hot jars and seal. Leave to cool. Will keep unopened in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Once opened, relish is best eaten within 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

SPICED CRANBERRY-PEAR SUNDAES



Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sundaes image

Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Cranberry     Pear     Cinnamon     Orange Juice

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large Bartlett pears, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
2 cups fresh or thawed, frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 pints vanilla ice cream
Crumbled gingersnaps for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and then add pears, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the liquid has reduced slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl to cool before serving, at least 15 minutes.
  • To serve, scoop ice cream into bowls, top with cranberry-pear compote, and sprinkle with gingersnaps.

Tips:

  • Select ripe but firm pears: Choose pears that are free of blemishes and have a slight give when gently pressed. Avoid pears that are too soft or have bruises.
  • Use a variety of spices: The combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger adds a warm and inviting flavor to the pears. You can also experiment with other spices, such as cardamom, star anise, or allspice.
  • Don't overcook the pears: Pears should be tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked pears will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Serve the pears warm or cold: Spiced pears can be served warm or cold. If you are serving them warm, reheat them gently over low heat until warmed through. If you are serving them cold, chill them for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry spiced pears are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With their warm and inviting spices and tart cranberries, these pears are sure to please everyone at your table.

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