Poached Pears in Cranberry Syrup

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"A very simple but elegant dessert that is sure to impress."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups cranberry juice
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 8 slices unpeeled fresh ginger (1/4 inch thick)
• 2 cinnamon sticks (2 to 3 inches)
• 8 slightly under ripe pears (with stems attached)

directions

1. In heavy 4-quart pan combine juice, corn syrup, ginger, and cinnamon sticks.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Peel pears, leaving stems attached.
4. Add to cranberry liquid; cover.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until the pears are tender.
6. With slotted spoon, transfer pears to shallow serving dish.
7. Remove the ginger and cinnamon; discard all but 2 cups of syrup. In saucepan, bring to a boil; boil 10 to 12 minutes or until syrup thickens slightly.
8. Spoon sauce over pears.