Spiced Cranberry Pears

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
3 cups cranberry-raspberry juice1/2 cup dried cranberries2 strips orange zest, 2-inches x 1-inch1/2 tsp. ground allspicePinch of ground cloves (or more, if desired)Two cans (15 oz. each) pear halves in concentrated juice
Directions
1. Place cranberry-raspberry juice, cranberries, zest and spices in a deep saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture is reduced to about 2 cups, about 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, drain pears, reserving liquid for another use. (The juice makes a refreshing beverage mixed equally with club soda.) Place pears in a serving bowl. Pour hot liquid over pears. Set aside to cool and let sit 20 minutes at room temperature before serving. (Pears keep 3 to 4 days, refrigerated.)

Makes 5 servings.

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Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 186.3
  • Total Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 24.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g

Member Reviews
  • TERMITEMOM
    Make it with fresh pears and added crushed almonds. Mmm. - 1/28/09
  • CD2562942
    This can be made with fresh pears which cuts the sugar and calories. And it is still very good. - 10/10/08
  • DYNAMICDEB53
    Yummy!!!! I use no sugar added cranberry-raspberry. It was wonderful, added just a few chopped pecans for crunch. - 4/19/09
  • NIGHTOWL953
    Took this to the Christmas dinner at work. It went fast! It is easy to make. Tastes better the next day. - 1/20/09
  • LANETGREENHAW
    It's also great with fresh peaches or nectarines! - 4/8/09
  • LLEEINIA
    Fresh pears and unsweetened juice would cut the sugar and carbs. - 9/19/09
  • LORRIBECKER1
    A great way to dress up a canned fruit. We love it. - 4/9/09
  • ELFDOCTORS
    My wife and I loved this recipe. My kids were even willing to try a little of it. The flavors melded together such that the leftovers were better the next day chilled in the fridge. We both thought it would be good enough for company. - 10/20/08
  • LOVELYMRSB
    This is cooling now, and it smells amazing! I can't wait to try it. I'm just not sure if it boiled down to quite 2 cups, though, it seems like it's still around the 2.5 range. Still smells amazing though! --Update: Tried it and LOVE it!!! - 10/12/08
  • VONBLACKBIRD
    I used fresh cranberries instead of dried. Good recipe!! - 7/24/08
  • THERICHARDLIFE
    I took this to a party last night---it was a huge success! And it's easy to make, smells great while it's cooking too. - 10/21/07
  • CD4519295
    I used pears from my tree and added fresh nutmeg. They were fantastic! - 8/14/09
  • WEITMARE
    Not only was this delicious, but it looked beautiful too! I told my husband, it felt like Christmas when I ate it :D I will definitely make this again, would be a great dessert to impress company with! - 4/8/09
  • CEDADE
    Wow - what a great recipe - has an amazing flavor and makes a great dessert option - 4/8/09
  • SAVESHELTERDOGZ
    Excellent!! I made this for Thanksgiving ... it was such a hit - it will also be included on my Christmas table too! YuMMy!! - 11/28/08
  • GEENEEREE
    i made this for today, Thanksgiving... tripled the recipe and it was almost finished off! - 11/27/08
  • MARSHA48
    YUM - 4/8/09
  • CBREEES
    sounds yummy, will definitely try it - 4/8/09
  • MOMMIE2FAITH
    I found this just before Christmas and made them for my family - everyone just loved them! My grandmother requested them again - will be making them for Easter also! - 4/8/09
  • DESERTDREAMERS
    a keeper! - 9/19/09
  • LOUISEH54
    I made this for Thanksgiving last year. It was a big hit. - 8/16/09
  • JEANY42
    took this to a birthdat party It was a great hit - 8/14/09
  • FANCIKAT
    Sounds really good way to eat more fruit, - 8/14/09
  • PETERENNIS
    Wow, sounds greAt. Now when the ladies come for lunch, not only do I hve a main dish from Spark members, but a fantastic dessert. Thanks so much.......... - 8/14/09
  • MKBREWSTER
    Good taste with fiber benifits! Thanks! - 8/14/09