Campari-Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Campari-Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice drink; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup Campari; 3 3 x 1-inch strips orange peel (orange part only); 6 Bosc pears (each about 7 ounces); 1 lemon, cut in half; 1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed; 4 tablespoons orange liqueur; 2 tablespoons red currant jelly; 1 cup mascarpone cheese (about 8 ounces); 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; Fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice drink
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup Campari
3 3 x 1-inch strips orange peel (orange part only)
6 Bosc pears (each about 7 ounces)
1 lemon, cut in half
1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
4 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 tablespoons red currant jelly
1 cup mascarpone cheese (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Fresh mint leaves

1
Combine 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice drink, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup Campari and orange peel strips in heavy large saucepan.
2
Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3
Cover and reduce heat to very low, keeping poaching liquid hot.
4
Peel pears, leaving stems attached.
5
Rub pears all over with cut lemon halves.
6
Using melon baller, remove cores through wide end of pears, then cut thin slice off wide ends so that pears can stand upright.
7
Add pears to poaching liquid.
8
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until pears are tender, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.
9
Cool pears in poaching liquid.
10
Refrigerate until cold, at least 6 hours.
11
Puree raspberries with their syrup, 2 tablespoons orange liqueur and currant jelly in blender.
12
Strain raspberry sauce through fine sieve.
13
Chill until cold, about 1 hour.
14
(Pears and raspberry sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
15
Cover separately and keep refrigerated.)
16
Whisk mascarpone, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons orange liqueur in bowl to blend.
17
Spoon some raspberry sauce onto plates.
18
Stand pears upright in center of sauce.
19
Spoon dollops of mascarpone mixture alongside.
20
Garnish with mint leaves and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice drink, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup Campari, 3 3 x 1-inch strips orange peel (orange part only), and more.

Yes, Campari-Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Campari-Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce

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