Pears Poached in Port with Cranberries Recipe

Name: Pears Poached in Port with Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole allspice; 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns; 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 (4- by 1-inch) strip of zest from a navel orange, removed with a vegetable peeler; 3 cups cranberry juice cocktail; 2 cups Tawny Port; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 firm-ripe Bosc or Anjou pears with stems; Special equipment: an 8-inch square of cheesecloth

Servings: persons

8 whole allspice
1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
1 (4- by 1-inch) strip of zest from a navel orange, removed with a vegetable peeler
3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
2 cups Tawny Port
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
4 firm-ripe Bosc or Anjou pears with stems
Special equipment: an 8-inch square of cheesecloth

1
Tie allspice and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag with kitchen string.
2
Put bag in a large saucepan with remaining ingredients except pears and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
3
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
4
Peel pears, leaving stems intact, and arrange on sides in poaching liquid.
5
Simmer, uncovered, gently turning from time to time, until tender, 20 to 40 minutes depending on ripeness.
6
Discard cheesecloth bag and carefully transfer pears with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
7
Boil poaching liquid until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes.
8
Discard ginger, cinnamon stick, and zest.
9
Serve pears warm or at room temperature with syrup.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 whole allspice, 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Pears Poached in Port with Cranberries 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.

Pears Poached in Port with Cranberries

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