CARAMEL POACHED PEARS

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Serve dessert tonight with the cinnamon flavor of these Caramel Poached Pears. This recipe for Caramel Poached Pears uses Bosc pears, perfect for fall.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
6 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
4 fresh ripe Bosc pears, peeled
10 KRAFT Caramels
2 Tbsp. milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Mix dry gelatin mixes, water and cinnamon in large saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat; cook 2 min. or until gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring frequently.
Add pears; partially cover pan with lid. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or just until pears are tender, stirring after 10 min. Remove pears from liquid; discard pear liquid or reserve for another use. (See tip.)
Meanwhile, microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is smooth, stirring every 30 sec. Cool 10 min. or until slightly thickened. Drizzle over pears and top with nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g