SLOW-COOKER TEQUILA POACHED PEARS

Slow-Cooker Tequila Poached Pears image

It's an unusual dessert to make with tequila, but it is deliciously refreshing with fresh pears and mint. Bring out this creative sweet when you want to impress dinner guests. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 can (11.3 ounces) pear nectar
1 cup tequila
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 whole Anjou pears, peeled
Sweetened whipped cream, optional
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly., Place pears in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; add liquid. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 4-5 hours. Remove cinnamon stick and discard. Pour 3 cups cooking liquid in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. , Halve pears lengthwise and core them. Serve with sauce, whipped cream if desired, and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.