Spiced Cranberry Slow-Cooker Poached Pears
Experience the delightful warmth of spiced cranberry slow-cooker poached pears, a perfect dessert for any occasion. These tender pears are gently poached in a fragrant blend of 100% pure cranberry juice, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a luscious syrup that enhances their natural sweetness. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they will impress your guests and elevate your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 2 cups 100% pure cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the pears while keeping the stems intact. Trim the bottoms slightly to ensure stability.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and vanilla extract; stir until blended.
- Place pears upright in the slow cooker and pour the mixture over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully remove pears from the slow cooker and drizzle with syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of orange juice or substituting red wine for part of the cranberry juice. Serve warm over vanilla ice cream or chilled as a refreshing dessert.