Ruby Pears

Name: Ruby Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained; 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cranberry sauce gives a sweet-tart taste to pear halves in this spiced side dish that's perfect for fall. "It's excellent with chicken or pork dishes and can be enjoyed hot or cold," says Kathy Ginn of Washington Court House, Ohio.

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Place pears cut side up in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through.
Spoon sauce over pears. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 243 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Ruby Pears in Quick Cooking September/October 2003

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Erin

Nov 25, 2017

I make this dish every year at Thanksgiving but it is great any time. It is always a big hit; even guests who don't usually care for cranberries love this dish. It's almost like a dessert. It's so quick and easy to make and can be prepared the day before if you need to save time.