Pears with Raspberry Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Constance Rak

"The yummy recipe for Pears with Raspberry Sauce was shared by Constance Rak of Westlake, Ohio. 'This dish came about when I was expecting company and wanted to make a light pretty dessert with items that I already had on hand,' she recalls. 'My guests really enjoyed it. I now make it as often as I can--new audience, same dessert, everybody loves it!'"

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (10 ounce) package frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
4 firm, ripe pears
2 cups white grape juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS

Place raspberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain, reserving juice; set aside. Discard seeds. Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. peel pears; set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring the grape juice, sugar and lemon juice to a boil; add pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until tender; drain.
For each serving, spoon raspberry sauce on plate, then top with a pear. Garnish with whipped cream.