Poached Pears With Orange Cream Recipe

Name: Poached Pears With Orange Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 firm medium pears; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/8 teaspoon orange extract; Additional grated orange zest, optional

Servings: persons

2 firm medium pears
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
Additional grated orange zest, optional

1
Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add water, wine, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning once, until pears are almost tender, 35-40 minutes. (For more intense flavor and color, leave fruit in cooking liquid and refrigerate overnight.)
2
Meanwhile, combine sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange zest and extract. Refrigerate until serving.
3
Remove pears with a slotted spoon; pat dry and, if warm, cool to room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert plates. Serve with orange cream; if desired, top with additional grated orange zest.

180

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 firm medium pears, 1-1/2 cups water, 1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

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

Poached Pears With Orange Cream

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