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Cranberry Poached Pears

These Cranberry Poached Pears make an elegant dessert for entertaining!  The perfect healthier dessert for the holidays.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 249kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 4 pears
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 4 small cinnamon sticks
  • Peel of ½ a small lemon
  • 4 tablespoon fine sugar
  • 1 vanilla chai teabag I used Bigelow

Instructions

  • Cover cranberries with boiling water, allow to rehydrate for 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Peel pears, place in a saucepan the correct size for pears to fit snugly and not fall over.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cranberries.
  • Cover with water until pears are just covered.
  • Bring saucepan to a boil over high heat and then reduce heat, simmering pears for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  • Remove pears from saucepan and place in serving bowls.
  • Reduce sauce over high heat for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Allow sauce and pears to cool, then serve garnished with cinnamon stick.
  • If desired, serve with freshly whipped cream or vanilla greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.8mg