Poached Orange Pears

Name: Poached Orange Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups orange juice; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 4 large pears, peeled and halved; 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Although these pears are very simple to prepare, they are quite elegant. I especially love to serve them when fresh raspberries are in season. They make a beautiful presentation for special occasions and are always well liked by both young and old. —Edna Lee, Greeley, Colorado

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 large pears, peeled and halved
1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add pears; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender but firm.
Using a slotted spoon, place each pear half in a dessert dish. Garnish with raspberries. Drizzle with poaching liquid.