SLOW COOKER SPICED POACHED PEARS

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Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make; the recipe can be mostly prepared in advance of company arriving; and the presentation is lovely.-Jill Mant, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups dry red wine or cranberry juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 whole star anise
1 dried Sichuan peppercorn, optional
4 ripe Bosc pears
GANACHE:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPINGS:
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Fresh blackberries
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix wine, brown sugar, cherries, cinnamon, star anise and, if desired, peppercorn until blended. Peel and cut pears lengthwise in half. Remove cores, leaving a small well in the center of each. Arrange pears in wine mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until pears are almost tender. Discard star anise and peppercorn., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth., To serve, remove pears to dessert dishes; drizzle with some of the poaching liquid. Spoon ganache into wells of pears. Top with pine nuts and blackberries. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Beyba Md lemin
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I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better poached pears before.


daisha nicole
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pears didn't turn out as well as I hoped.


Imran Zafar
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These pears are the perfect way to end a meal.


Waiba Binita
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Aliye Roba
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These pears are so good, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


Batuusa Mariam
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of pears and spices, and it's always delicious.


Muhammed Amdadul
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These pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Reng Ellesse
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner.


Anre Dietrich
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These pears are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


chika samuel
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


hussain dose
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out perfectly.


Maria Vazquez
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These pears are so good, I could eat them every day.


Charles Rector
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these. The spices really complement the flavor of the pears.


Aan Anan
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I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


shahzeb Rajper
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These pears are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and they taste like autumn in a bite.


Lucas Simeons-Smith
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I love how easy this recipe is. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it.


Alejandro MonteTres
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These pears are amazing! They're so soft and flavorful, and the spices give them a wonderful depth of flavor.