Poached Pears with Orange Cream |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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End the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness to temper the wine's bold taste. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen Ingredients:
2 medium firm pears |
1-1/2 cups water |
1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream |
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar |
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/8 teaspoon orange extract |
additional grated orange peel, optional |
Directions:
1. Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut a small slice from the bottom of each to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add the water, wine, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until pears are almost tender, turning once.
2. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange peel and extract. Refrigerate until serving.
3. Remove pears with a slotted spoon; cool to room temperature. Discard cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert plates. Serve with orange cream. Garnish with additional grated orange peel if desired. Yield: 2 servings.
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