Dessert Pears Recipe

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Terri Casteel of Fairfax, Virginia uses a touch of vanilla to turn fruit and berry flavors into a delightful dessert. This four-ingredient treat is a pear-fect way to top off dinner without spending lots of time in the kitchen.

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Dessert Pears Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium pears, peeled, halved and cored
  • 1/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Place pears in a 9-in. square microwave-safe dish. Combine the cranberry juice, preserves and vanilla; pour over pears. Cover and microwave on high for 7-9 minutes or until pears are tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 156 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Dessert Pears in Quick Cooking September/October 2001, p22

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Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by grnwillow

I made this when unexpected guests showed up one night, and I had nothing for dessert. I had no strawberry so used raspberry and served it with vanilla ice cream on the side. Everyone loved it. I will definitely make this again.

 
 
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