Best Slow Cooker Tequila Poached Pears Recipes

SLOW COOKER SPICED POACHED PEARS

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Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make; the recipe can be mostly prepared in advance of company arriving; and the presentation is lovely.-Jill Mant, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups dry red wine or cranberry juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 whole star anise
1 dried Sichuan peppercorn, optional
4 ripe Bosc pears
GANACHE:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPINGS:
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Fresh blackberries
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix wine, brown sugar, cherries, cinnamon, star anise and, if desired, peppercorn until blended. Peel and cut pears lengthwise in half. Remove cores, leaving a small well in the center of each. Arrange pears in wine mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until pears are almost tender. Discard star anise and peppercorn., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth., To serve, remove pears to dessert dishes; drizzle with some of the poaching liquid. Spoon ganache into wells of pears. Top with pine nuts and blackberries. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SLOW-COOKED GINGERED PEARS

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My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears feature a surprise filling of nuts and brown sugar.-Catherine Mueller, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
6 medium Bartlett or D'Anjou pears
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
Optional: Vanilla ice cream and caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the ginger, brown sugar, pecans and lemon zest. Using a melon baller or long-handled spoon, core pears to within 1/4 in. of bottom. Spoon ginger mixture into the center of each. , Place pears upright in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top each with butter. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until tender. Serve with ice cream and caramel topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PEARS

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This grand finale simmers during dinner and impresses as soon as you bring it to the table. Serve as is, or with vanilla ice cream and a slice of pound cake. Leftover pear nectar is heavenly when added to sparkling wine or simply poured over ice. -Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large firm pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup pear nectar
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Cut pears in half lengthwise; remove cores. Brush pears with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon and salt; stir in pecans. Spoon into pears; place in a 4-qt. slow cooker., Combine pear nectar and honey; drizzle over pears. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until pears are tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PRESSURE-COOKER TEQUILA POACHED PEARS

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Tequila may seem an unusual ingredient, but give it a try! The fresh pears and mint make the dessert deliciously refreshing. Bring out this creative sweet when you want to impress dinner guests. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

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:

Select saute setting on a 6-qt. pressure cooker and adjust for low heat. Add the first 8 ingredients; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Press cancel. Add pears. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Remove pears and keep warm. , Reserve 3 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices and cinnamon stick. Return reserved juices to pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Halve pears lengthwise and core. Serve with sauce, whipped cream if desired, and mint leaves.

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