RED WINE & CRANBERRY POACHED PEARS
While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an easy, yet elegant, dessert that's perfect for a special night. -Kiersten Atkinson, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the first 6 ingredients to a boil; add cranberries. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Meanwhile, core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Add to pan, in a single layer on their sides. Simmer, uncovered, until pears are almost tender, about 10 minutes longer, turning occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes., Drain pears; reserving poaching liquid and cranberries. Remove peppercorns. Place pears on dessert plates; drizzle with reserved poaching liquid. Top with cranberries and crème fraiche, if desired.
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Kalid Abdirahman
[email protected]I made these pears for a dinner party last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the red wine and cranberry sauce. The pears were also perfectly cooked and very tender.
Yaw Samuel
[email protected]These pears are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and the flavors of the red wine, cranberry, and spices are perfectly balanced. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
rainbow dog
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Che Hart
[email protected]These pears are absolutely gorgeous! I made them for a special occasion and they were the star of the show. The red wine and cranberry sauce gives them a beautiful color and the flavor is out of this world.
Helle Okpala
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pears are perfectly poached and the sauce is divine. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect dessert.
J. Nardelli
[email protected]These pears are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can make them ahead of time and they still taste great. I've also made them with different types of fruit, like apples and peaches, and they're always delicious.
Jahangir Ansarii
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The pears are always perfectly poached and the sauce is to die for. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Huda Khan
[email protected]I made these pears for a dinner party last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the red wine and cranberry sauce. The pears were also perfectly cooked and very tender.
Viola Hines
[email protected]These pears are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and the flavors of the red wine, cranberry, and spices are perfectly balanced. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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[email protected]I was looking for a dessert that was both elegant and easy to make, and these pears fit the bill perfectly. They're so beautiful and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Shams Alhag
[email protected]These pears are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can make them ahead of time and they still taste great. I've also made them with different types of fruit, like apples and peaches, and they're always delicious.
Faizan Yaqoob
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Shantel Daniels
[email protected]These pears are absolutely gorgeous! I made them for a special occasion and they were the star of the show. The red wine and cranberry sauce gives them a beautiful color and the flavor is out of this world.
Dilsoz Marwat
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pears are perfectly poached and the sauce is to die for. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect dessert.
Okiemute Precious
[email protected]These pears are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can make them ahead of time and they still taste great. I've also made them with different types of fruit, like apples and peaches, and they're always delicious.
Amber Cummings
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of poached pears, but these were amazing! The red wine and cranberry sauce gave them a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
pelicane madotyeni
[email protected]I made these pears for a dinner party last night and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. The sauce is so flavorful and the pears are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.
Kelvin Mutua
[email protected]These poached pears are a delightful treat! The red wine and cranberry sauce create a rich and flavorful syrup that perfectly complements the tender pears. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts, and they were