PEARS AND CRANBERRIES POACHED IN WINE

Pears and Cranberries Poached in Wine image

An elegant dessert doesn't have to take tons of work. Tart and refreshing, this simple-to-make treat is a tasty dinner finale. -Eva Amuso, Cheshire, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 medium pears, halved and cored
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1-1/2 cups white wine or white grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Creme fraiche or whipped cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place pears in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side up. Top with cranberries., In a small saucepan, combine wine, sugar, cranberry juice, butter and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; spoon over pears., Bake, covered, 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.