Pears and Cranberries Poached in Wine |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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An elegant dessert doesn't have to take tons of work. The oven does the cooking for this simple yet impressive dinner finale. Ingredients:
6 medium pears |
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed |
1-1/2 cups white wine or white grape juice |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup cranberry juice |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
creme fraiche or whipped cream |
Directions:
1. Peel, core and halve the pears. Place cut side up in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cranberries. In a small saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, cranberry juice, butter and lemon peel. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; spoon over pears.
2. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with creme fraiche. Yield: 12 servings.
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