ORANGE POACHED PEARS
Drizzling a chocolate sauce over orange-flavored pears brings a formal dinner to an elegant conclusion. Add a strip of orange zest to each serving for a finishing touch. -Jacquie Ogden, Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- With an apple corer or sharp knife, carefully remove core from bottom of pears to within 1 in. of stem, leaving pears whole with stem. Peel the pears., In a Dutch oven, combine the orange juice, water, brown sugar, butter and orange zest. Bring to a boil; add pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pears are tender, turning several times. Remove pears and set aside. Simmer cooking juices, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened to a syrup consistency., For chocolate sauce, in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, heat the chocolate, cream and butter until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Spoon pear syrup into dessert dishes; place a pear in each dish and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Garnish with orange zest strips if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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ALHAJI ABBA
alhaji37@yahoo.comWill definitely make this again!
Shaif Ahmed
a48@yahoo.comEasy to follow recipe. The pears turned out great!
Jimmy Johnson
johnson_j@gmail.comAmazing recipe! The pears were perfectly poached and the sauce was delicious.
Victoria Godoy
g_v41@hotmail.comI made these pears for my family, and they loved them! They're the perfect dessert to serve after a hearty meal.
I K R A M
i_m91@gmail.comThese pears are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream.
Fayazali Shah143
fayazali.s63@aol.comI've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly poached, and the sauce is so flavorful.
Ali Hamzq
ali_hamzq95@aol.comI made these pears for my family, and they loved them! They're the perfect dessert to serve after a hearty meal.
Fatoom Surani
surani-f@yahoo.comThese pears are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream.
temuulen temuulen
t.t@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The pears are always perfectly poached, and the sauce is so flavorful.
Brett Reynolds
r.brett86@hotmail.comThese pears are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the orange zest brightens up the flavor.
Niamh Farrell
niamhf63@aol.comThese pears are absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again and again.
Dolli Wright
dolli40@gmail.comI made these pears for my book club, and everyone loved them! They're the perfect dessert to serve with a glass of wine.
Jenish Rai
rai-jenish16@gmail.comThese pears are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.
A Huraira
huraira-a@hotmail.comI love the way the orange zest and cinnamon infuse the pears with flavor. They're the perfect fall dessert.
Mirah Casiquin
m@yahoo.comThese pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Marshall Staunton
m-staunton70@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times, and it never disappoints. The pears are always perfectly poached, and the orange-spice sauce is to die for.
fasternano 10
f-10@yahoo.comThese pears are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Shabnam subhan
s-s@yahoo.comI made these pears for a dinner party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and the pears were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Lopchan Manu
lopchan_m67@hotmail.comThese poached pears were a delightful treat! The orange and spices infused the pears with a wonderful flavor, and the pears themselves were perfectly tender. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream, and they were simply divine.