POACHED PEARS WITH ORANGE CREAM

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End the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness to temper the wine's bold taste. -Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 firm medium pears
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
Additional grated orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add water, wine, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning once, until pears are almost tender, 35-40 minutes. (For more intense flavor and color, leave fruit in cooking liquid and refrigerate overnight.), Meanwhile, combine sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange zest and extract. Refrigerate until serving., Remove pears with a slotted spoon; pat dry and, if warm, cool to room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert plates. Serve with orange cream; if desired, top with additional grated orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Arongo Jabe
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The pears turned out great!


Angelinemary 1234
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This recipe was easy to follow.


Aooo Elbhary
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These pears were delicious!


Diana “SwirlyGirl014” gaming and bone cracker
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I love this recipe! The pears are always poached perfectly.


stauroula alexandri
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it.


Kushal Thapa
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The pears were perfect, but I found that the orange cream sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


allen grobler
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These pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but the orange cream sauce helped to balance out the flavors.


Malik Muhammad usman 4533
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner.


Ralph Adongo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pears turned out great! I served them with vanilla ice cream and they were a hit.


Brylee Mccumber
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These pears were delicious! The orange cream sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet and juicy pears.


Famous Joe
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I love this recipe! The pears are always poached perfectly and the orange cream sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Abdalsattar Elsaid
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The pears were poached beautifully and the orange cream sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.


Brielle Hinton
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The pears were perfect! I used Bartlett pears and they were so sweet and juicy. The orange cream sauce was also delicious, but I found that it was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use less sugar.


Reta Kaliika
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These pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but the orange cream sauce helped to balance out the flavors. Overall, I thought this was a good recipe.


MaryLou Jopek
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pears are always poached perfectly and the orange cream sauce is divine. I love serving these pears with a dollop of whipped cream.


Abubakarr Rahim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pears were poached perfectly and the orange cream sauce was rich and creamy. I served these pears over vanilla ice cream and they were a hit with my family.


Shanto Acharja
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These pears were absolutely delicious! The orange cream sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet and juicy pears. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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