POMEGRANATE POACHED PEARS

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Pears can benefit from an overnight soak in poaching liquid in the fridge. They'll pick up more flavor and the pomegranate's ruby color. Guests will enjoy identifying the subtle tastes in the reduction sauce from wine, rosemary and fruit juices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dry red wine or red grape juice
1 bottle (16 ounces) pomegranate juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
3 fresh rosemary sprigs (4 inches)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
6 medium pears
6 orange slices
6 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients. Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; place on their sides in the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pears are almost tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; cool. , Strain poaching liquid and return to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1 cup, about 45 minutes. Discard rosemary and cinnamon. Place an orange slice on each serving plate; top with 1 tablespoon cheese and a pear. Drizzle with poaching liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Chalanika peiris
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These poached pears are simply stunning. The color is so vibrant and the flavor is out of this world. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


ii_Sale7
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I made these pears for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor, and the adults appreciated the sophisticated presentation.


Mike Jackson
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These poached pears are a delicious and elegant dessert. They're perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.


Bhupal Eai
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Love this recipe! The pears are so flavorful and the poaching liquid makes a great sauce. I've also tried poaching other fruits in the same liquid, like apples and peaches, and they all turned out great.


Progress Ozeze
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These pears are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they were the perfect dessert.


Sonjoy Komer
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The pears are always perfectly tender and flavorful, and the poaching liquid is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Elisa Mendoza
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Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and the pears came out perfectly. The poaching liquid is also very tasty.


Marko Tanaka
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These poached pears are a real showstopper! I made them for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. The color is so vibrant and the flavor is out of this world.


Angela Crosby
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I was a bit skeptical about poaching pears in pomegranate juice, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pears turned out beautifully and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Aref Zaher
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Love, love, love this recipe! The pears are so flavorful and the poaching liquid makes a wonderful sauce. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Hadi Nyass
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Easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used slightly underripe pears, and they came out perfectly tender after 20 minutes of simmering. The poaching liquid is also great for sipping on its own.


Phyo Pyae Sone
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These pears were a delightful treat! The pomegranate poaching liquid added a beautiful color and a subtle tartness that perfectly complemented the sweetness of the pears. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chopped pistac