Cranberry-Pear Compote Shortcake Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Pear Compote Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved, divided; 1/2 cup ginger ale; 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh pears; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 8 individually frozen biscuits; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Servings: persons

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved, divided
1/2 cup ginger ale
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh pears
1/4 cup light corn syrup
8 individually frozen biscuits
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons butter, softened

1
In a large saucepan, combine the sugars, butter and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugars are dissolved, stirring occasionally. Gently stir in 2 cups cranberries and ginger ale.
2
Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add pears; cook and stir 5-10 minutes longer or until pears are tender. Remove from the heat. Add corn syrup and remaining cranberries. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
3
Prepare biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and zest; beat until stiff peaks form.
4
Split warm biscuits. Spread with butter; layer with compote and cream. Replace tops.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Pear Compote Shortcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry-Pear Compote Shortcake

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