Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce Recipe

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This fruity recipe is just right for anyone who loves elegant desserts, but not the extra pounds associated with so many of them. —Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio

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Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

8 medium Bosc pears
2 cups pear juice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 cups fresh raspberries or 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. If necessary, cut 1/4 in. from bottom so pears will sit flat. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the pear juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pears are tender.
Remove the pears and place in serving dishes. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves from poaching liquid. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cranberry juice until smooth; stir into liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add raspberries and syrup. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, puree raspberry sauce in batches until smooth. Strain and discard seeds. Pour sauce over pears. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 164 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p22