Blushing Pears

~ Mary ~

 

It’s the season to treat yourself and here’s a way to do it right.  I saw these gorgeous red pears at the grocery store and just had to share them with you. Then I found this perfect recipe from The New Basics Cookbook. You’re supposed to peel the pears, but these were too beautiful to mess with. 

 

 

I was extremely careful in the poaching process so the skins wouldn’t come off. If you do use regular pears and do peel them – the sauce is so red that they will turn a lovely red hue. Be sure to cut the bottom of each pear so they’ll sit up properly for you.

 

 

Blushing Pears

 

 

In a deep sauce pan bring to a boil:

     1 1/2 Quarts Cranberry- Raspberry Juice

     1/2 Cup Sugar

 

Once the sugar is disolved and the liquid is boiling add:

     4-6 Peeled Pears

     1 Cinnamon Stick – optional

 

Let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Keep a close eye so they don’t over-cook and turn into mushy pearsauce.

 

While pears are poaching in an electric mixer whip up:

     1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

     optional to add a little sugar and vanilla.

 

 

Allow pears to cool once finished poaching then bring the poaching juice to a full rolling boil and

     reduce down to 1 cup!

This takes awhile!

 

Let everything cool completely then serve with

a drizzle of sauce on the bottom of the plate

a cloud of cream

the pear

topped with another drizzle of sauce

fresh raspberries

ENJOY!