Recipes

Poached Pears

Yield: 4 Servings

2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup water
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 pears, medium ripe but firm, peeled with stem intact
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted

Preparations

In a large saucepan, heat juice, water, sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add pears and cook at a simmer, turning pears often, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to a cutting board. Keep the liquid leftover in pan. Using a sharp paring knife, slice each pear into a fan shape while still keeping the pear and stem intact.

Place pears on 4 plates. Press down gently to fan the pear out. Cook leftover liquid over medium-high heat until slightly thickened and syrupy about 5 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick. Spoon the syrup over pears. Sprinkle almonds on top and serve.

Per serving: 206 calories, 2 g total fat, <1 g saturated fat), 50g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 6 g dietary fiber, 4 mg sodium.