RED WINE & CRANBERRY POACHED PEARS

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While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an easy, yet elegant, dessert that's perfect for a special night. -Kiersten Atkinson, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dry red wine
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon zest strip (about 2 inches wide)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
4 medium Bosc pears (about 6 ounces each)
Creme fraiche or sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the first 6 ingredients to a boil; add cranberries. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Meanwhile, core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Add to pan, in a single layer on their sides. Simmer, uncovered, until pears are almost tender, about 10 minutes longer, turning occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes., Drain pears; reserving poaching liquid and cranberries. Remove peppercorns. Place pears on dessert plates; drizzle with reserved poaching liquid. Top with cranberries and crème fraiche, if desired.

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