Add a photo

Poached Orange Pears

By: Edna Lee  
"These pears are very simple to prepare, but so elegant, assures Edna Lee of Greeley, Colorado. I love to serve them when fresh raspberries are in season. They make a beautiful presentation for special occasions and are always well liked by both young and old. TIP: I've occasionally used home-canned pear halves and no one ever knows the difference, Edna says."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 25 times with an average star rating of 4.9 Read Reviews (21)

Rate/Review | 476 people have saved this

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
  • 4 large pears, peeled, halved, and cored
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add pears; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender but firm.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, place each pear half in a dessert dish. Garnish with raspberries. Drizzle with poaching liquid.
ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by Marsha Malkin 
We are innsitting for some friends and served this as the fruit appetizer at the Royal Folly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by chryz 
quick, easy and a great dessert...didn't have rasberries on had so i served it warm with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by Noodles 
I used 1.25 cups oj and .25 cup rum - could probably have even gone 2 parts to 1 part rum. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Luv2BakeGirl 
These were delicious and very easy to make. They would also be very tasty with the pears... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by BLUEMARIGOLD 
This was amazing. Great dessert which was quick and easy to make and will WOW your guests by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by MAMABEAC 
Oh my gosh is this ever good! I don't even like pears generally but these were great. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by SMOSIEUR 
Very tasty. Very simple. Nice light dessert. I didn't have cinnamon sticks, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by STEP0819 
We loved this recipe! I've never made poached pears before and was pleasantly surprised at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by sagewood Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Increased the recipe slightly for a large group we were making dessert for. It turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by camp0433 
I left out the berries since I did not have any on hand, but I will try them next time. I... MORE

 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?