SLOW COOKER SPICED POACHED PEARS
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
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.
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Beyba Md lemin
b.l@gmail.comI thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better poached pears before.
daisha nicole
nicole@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pears didn't turn out as well as I hoped.
Imran Zafar
izafar@gmail.comThese pears are the perfect way to end a meal.
Waiba Binita
b-w63@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Aliye Roba
r_a3@yahoo.comThese pears are so good, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Batuusa Mariam
batuusa-mariam@hotmail.frI love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of pears and spices, and it's always delicious.
Muhammed Amdadul
amdadulmuhammed21@hotmail.comThese pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Reng Ellesse
reng-ellesse44@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner.
Anre Dietrich
dietrich_a@hotmail.comThese pears are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
chika samuel
chikas49@hotmail.frI love the combination of spices in this recipe. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
hussain dose
h.dose25@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out perfectly.
Maria Vazquez
v_m@aol.comThese pears are so good, I could eat them every day.
Charles Rector
charlesr@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these. The spices really complement the flavor of the pears.
Aan Anan
a-a43@yahoo.comI made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
shahzeb Rajper
s.rajper23@hotmail.comThese pears are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and they taste like autumn in a bite.
Lucas Simeons-Smith
ls@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe is. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it.
Alejandro MonteTres
m.a75@hotmail.comThese pears are amazing! They're so soft and flavorful, and the spices give them a wonderful depth of flavor.