Poached Pears with Cranberry Sauce
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A cranberry-amaretto sauce with whipped cream topping is the perfect complement to succulent pears.


Poached Pears with Cranberry Sauce

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Cranberry, Desserts, Pears
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  cups
    cranberries
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  • 3/4  cup
    water
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  • 6 
    ripe medium pears
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  • 1/2  cup
    sugar
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  • 1/3  cup
    amaretto or hazelnut liqueur
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  • 1  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 2  tablespoons
    amaretto or hazelnut liqueur (optional)
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    Toasted sliced or slivered almonds
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    Fresh mint (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine cranberries and water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until cranberry skins begin to pop. Cool slightly. Place mixture in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until almost smooth; sieve mixture, if desired. Return mixture to saucepan or Dutch oven.
2.
Meanwhile, peel and core pears, leaving stems intact. If necessary, cut a thin slice from bottom of pears so they stand upright. Add sugar and the 1/3 cup amaretto to cranberry mixture; bring to boiling. Add pears, turning to coat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Serve warm; or chill, covered, until serving time.
3.
To serve, in a mixing bowl beat whipping cream and the 2 tablespoons amaretto (if desired) on medium speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Divide cranberry sauce among 6 dessert plates; place a pear on each plate. Serve with whipped cream and garnish with toasted almonds and mint, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 372, Total Fat 18 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 17 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 22%, Vitamin C 18%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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