Orange-Spiced Poached Pears

Name: Orange-Spiced Poached Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 , 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (30 ounce) cans pear halves in heavy syrup; 2 cups orange juice; 2 cinnamon sticks; 3 cloves; 9 black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon dried orange peel (optional)

Submitted by Chef #1365024

"This pear delicacy is so versatile you could ”pear it” with your favorite meats, or dollop it onto your favorite ice cream. Either way, it’s a great way to fit fruit in!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 (30 ounce) cans pear halves in heavy syrup
2 cups orange juice
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cloves
9 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon dried orange peel (optional)

directions

Drain the pears, reserving the liquid in a small saucepan. Add the orange juice, cinnamon, clove, peppercorns and orange peel. Boil until the liquid is reduced to about 2 cups. Add the drained pears and continue simmering, about 5 minutes, until the liquid is lightly thickened.
Cool the pears in the poaching liquid; serve warm or chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 120; Total fat 0g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg; Total carbohydrate 33g; Fiber 2g; Protein 1g; Vitamin A 10%DV*; Vitamin C 40%DV; Calcium 0%DV; Iron 2%DV * Daily Value.