Cranberry Poached Pears – a delicious recipe with cranberry juice, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, anise, firm ripe pears. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
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1
Put the cranberry juice, orange juice and sugar in a saucepan large enough to hold the pears. Heat gently to dissolve the sugar. Add the cinnamon and star anise, if using, and boil for 5 minutes.
2
Peel the pears and immediately stand them in the pan with the cranberry syrup. Cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes, or until the pears are cooked and soft through to the center when pierced with a skewer.
3
Remove from the heat and leave to cool completely in the syrup. Chill for 2 hours or overnight, occasionally turning the pears in the syrup to achieve an even color.
4
Remove the pears from the pan and bring the cranberry syrup to the boil for 20 minutes, or until reduced to a thick syrup. Add the fresh cranberries and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside until competely cooled.
5
Place the pears on a plate with the cranberries and pour the sauce over and around them.
174
kcal
Calories
50
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cranberry juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 stick cinnamon, and more.
Yes, Cranberry Poached Pears 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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