Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce

Name: Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 mediums Bosc pears; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 127 milliliters cranberry juice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 0 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 Tbsps maple syrup; 496 milliliters pear juice; 240 grams fresh raspberries or 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed

Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce

You can never have too many sauce recipes, so give Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce a try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 170 calories. This recipe from Taste of Home requires bosc pears, maple syrup, cornstarch, and pear juice. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. If necessary, cut 1/4 in. from bottom so pears will sit flat.

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Pear

Place in a Dutch oven.

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Dutch Oven

Add the pear juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pears are tender.

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Cinnamon Stick

Pear Juice

Clove

Ginger

Nutmeg

Pear

Remove the pears and place in serving dishes. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves from poaching liquid. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cranberry juice until smooth; stir into liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Cranberry Juice