POACHED PEARS IN RASPBERRY SAUCE
This fruity recipe is just right for anyone who loves elegant desserts, but not the extra pounds associated with so many of them. -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. If necessary, cut 1/4 in. from bottom so pears will sit flat. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the pear juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pears are tender. , Remove the pears and place in serving dishes. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves from poaching liquid. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cranberry juice until smooth; stir into liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add raspberries and syrup. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a blender or food processor, puree raspberry sauce in batches until smooth. Strain and discard seeds. Pour sauce over pears. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Dana Kelle
k72@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The pears are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Zahd Khan
kz92@gmail.comThese pears were delicious! I used frozen raspberries for the sauce and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Md sawon hosain
md.s55@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too.
Mohd Salim
s5@hotmail.co.ukThe pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but that's easily remedied by adding a bit of sugar to the poaching liquid.
Achor Fabian
fabian.a@hotmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.
Nayah Green
nayahg49@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine.
Vieru Razvan
razvanv@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the pears were still hard. I don't know what I did wrong.
Tik Tik
tik@gmail.comThe sauce was too runny. I had to add some cornstarch to thicken it up.
Amin Siddique
aminsiddique@gmail.comThese pears were a bit bland. I think I'll add some spices to the poaching liquid next time.
Nebiyu Abriham
nebiyua44@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The pears are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Nusrat Jahan
j90@yahoo.comThe pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I served them over ice cream and it was a perfect dessert.
Asik Islam
iasik@yahoo.comThese poached pears were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Afraz Talib
talib.afraz96@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the pears turned out beautifully. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily remedied by adding less sugar.
Karim Ansari K_A
k.k_a19@yahoo.comThe pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making the sauce again, but I'll use a different type of pear next time.
Teresa Joyce
j-t10@hotmail.frThese pears were delicious! I used frozen raspberries for the sauce and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Matthew kelley
m.k@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too.
Ashi Jutt
a.j15@hotmail.frThese poached pears were an absolute delight! The raspberry sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet and tender pears. I served them over vanilla ice cream and it was a hit with my family.