WINTER POACHED PEARS

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Delightful winter-time dessert - pears poached in syrup - perfect for any holiday.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 firm ripe pears
2 cups water
3 tea bags red zesty herbal tea flavored with hibiscus, rosehips and lemongrass
2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies

Steps:

  • Peel pears, leaving stems intact; set aside. Heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat. Add tea bags; let steep 10 minutes. Squeeze tea from tea bags; discard bags. Stir juice and candies into tea. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candies are melted.
  • Arrange pears upright and close together in saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, spooning sauce over pears occasionally, until pears are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife.
  • Remove pears from syrup. Cook syrup over medium-high heat about 25 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve sauce over pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

Faisal Hayat
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These pears are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and the poaching liquid adds a touch of sweetness and spice. I love serving these pears with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Abubakar hadee
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but these poached pears changed my mind. They were so flavorful and juicy, and the poaching liquid was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Samedy Willy
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These poached pears are the perfect winter dessert. They're warm and comforting, and the spices in the poaching liquid give them a wonderful holiday flavor. I love serving these pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.


Successful Success
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The pears are elegant and impressive, and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


ylikal dereje
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly tender and flavorful, and the poaching liquid is delicious. I love serving these pears with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Diphee
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These pears are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and the poaching liquid adds a touch of sweetness and spice. I love serving these pears with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Shambhu Thamiexss
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I'm not a big fan of fruit desserts, but these poached pears changed my mind. They were so flavorful and juicy, and the poaching liquid was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Nick Carroll
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I made these pears for a dinner party last night, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the pears, and the poaching liquid made a delicious sauce for the vanilla ice cream. I'll definitely be making these pears again.


Joshua Robles
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These poached pears are the perfect winter dessert. They're warm and comforting, and the spices in the poaching liquid give them a wonderful holiday flavor. I love serving these pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.


Ramin Rahimi
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I was looking for a healthy and delicious dessert recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The pears are naturally sweet, and the poaching liquid adds just a hint of sweetness without being overpowering. I'll definitely be making this recipe agai


Tanya Garcia
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This recipe is a keeper! The pears are so tender and flavorful, and the poaching liquid is perfect. I love that this recipe is so simple to make, yet it yields such impressive results.


Dana Tobias
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I've never poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pears turned out beautifully, and they were so delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Noordeen Mustafah
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These pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The poaching liquid was very flavorful, and the pears were cooked perfectly. Overall, I enjoyed this recipe.


Tobius Howell
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these poached pears. They were so soft and flavorful, and the poaching liquid was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


rehan waheed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The pears are elegant and impressive, and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Angel Fuabana
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I love this recipe! The pears are so flavorful and juicy, and the poaching liquid makes a delicious sauce. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Gulber Khan
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These pears were a delightful treat! The poaching liquid infused them with a wonderful flavor, and the texture was perfectly tender. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and they were a hit with my family.