Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

Really lovely recipe. I love the flavor the cinnamon stick gives to it. And it smells really good. After it cooled the juice left the pretty "blush" on the pears. I was really impressed. When I make it for dinner guests, I might try to thicken the sauce to serve it as a garnish to the pears and follow the advice of others by cutting the bottom so it can stand up making a pretty display. But today there were no frills and we all enjoyed it.

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Gida

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

I made this and followed the recipe exactly. While the aroma was wonderful, the pears did not take on the flavor as I had hoped. The just tasted like soft, broiled, pears. I will not make this again.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

Great recipe and your house smells lovely. :)

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Mary

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

I served this for dessert and it was a hit. I left the peel on the pears and let the juice cook down into a syrup. (I used unsweetened cranberry juice and maple syrup instead of cranberry cocktail - then let it cook down until it was thick.) I then cut the cooked pears in half, scooped out the seed part and filled this with the 'cranberry syrup' and dribbled more across the top. Very pretty and delicious.

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michaela

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

Try serving these pears with Mascapone Cheese, It is so decadent. My Husband serves a very similar dessert, the only difference is that he uses red wine in place of the Cranberry Juice, everyone adores them and the wine cooks out so even the kids have a taste.

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JACQUELINE B

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

Very good. I loved the smell!

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2009

This didn't work at all for me. We didn't like it. thanks anyway

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Yaylie

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2009

Excellent!

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Jenneylyn

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Home Town: Torrington, Connecticut, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

So delicious, lovely and simple... The pears just sliced like warm butter when they were done! I will make this again.

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MightyMeg

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2009

This is a delicious recipe that looks very fancy but is SUPER easy, definately one to make if you're wanting to impress. Its light with just the right amount of sweetness. My only recommendation is to add a bit more cranberry juice for the pear to soak in. The leftover sauce is also fantastic if you refrigerate overnight and then pour over vanilla icecream.

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Miss Hayles

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2009

Very good! This was used as a dessert. Very tasty. I cooked down the leftover liquid and drizzled it over each pear just before serving. Presentation looked lovely and taste was terrific.

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lily

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Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2009

Made my apartment smell wonderful! Unfortunately, the cranberry didn't quite take to the pears and so the pear tasted, well, like a pear. The color was beautiful and would definitely make a lovely side to an ice cream dessert!

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2009

Beautiful pear presentation - added cinnamon and a touch of clove.

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S. Whitten

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

Delicious, and made the whole house smell wonderful! Next time I might cook the pears longer to help them soak up even more of the sauce.

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TenderTummy

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2009

I serve these as a light refreshing dessert after a heavier meal. Always a hit, and so easy. I have cooked them in a small crockpot for a few hours also. Just make sure it's only a few hours and not overcook.

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

Color wasn't as noticable as I would like for it to have been. Would add a drop of red food coloring to liquid. Tried apples...taste good, but reduce cook time by 1/2.

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Mindy

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

Yummy and beautiful, I served them warm and everyone really liked them.

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Elizabeth

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007

This showy side salad delites the young and the old alike. I added a bit of powdered cinnomen to the cranberry juice. A vegtable peeler made the peeling process go quickly and a thin slice off the bottom made it so they all could stand proudly and uniquely. Afterwards I added a apple juice to the warm cranberry juice and served the flavorful leftovers chilled...

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Lynn

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2007

Easy to make and most delicious. I was concerned that the hard pears may not cook up well, but I was pleasantly surprised. I served these pears on a pedastal platter and the presentation was quite delightful. Thanks for the cranberry pear combo.

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