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Poached Orange Pears

“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.”

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2012

These were great! I added a a dash of vanilla and a dash of rum to the orange juice. Topped it with cream cheese mixed with maple syrup and topped with toasted pecans. Wow. loved it!

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goodeze

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2012

Instead of adding just orange juice, I added orange juice, apple juice, and cranberry juice. Also, I had to boil the pears for about an hour...

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cutiemei123

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2012

This was a big hit for those dieting and the men who weren't. I used blood orange juice which gave the pears a wonderful rosy color. I added large pecan pieces with less brown sugar than the recipe. I also thickened the sauce before I topped the pears with organic raspberries and blueberries.

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Peggy

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

This is a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.

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Vberchem

Living In: San Jose, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2011

everyone liked it, even my pear haters

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kenbrandy

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2011

I thought this recipe as is was only OK. I probably won't make this again. I'm sure a little whip cream and some additional fruits or nuts would improve this a lot.

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cocktailqueen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2011

Sooo good! I'm not a pear fan but now have a good reason to buy them. I made the recipe exactly as directed and it tasted great. I then decided to experiment and take some soft honey nut cream cheese, warm slightly in the microwave and add a tad of maple syrup to thin and then drizzled on top of the whole thing. Great recipe, will definitely make again.

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juneebug

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2011

Absolutely Fabulous! Once I removed the pears from the liquid, I let it reduce for more of a saucy texture and served it over the pears! Fresh squeezed orange juice is best.

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nessmom

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2010

Made this for Christmas Day Dessert, everyone cleared their plate!!! This is my new annual Christmas dessert!!! I did top it off with marscapone cheese mixed with a little maple syrup and then sprinkled honey roasted sliced almonds nuts as someone else suggested!

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Karen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Terryville, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2010

I loved these! Served with whipped cream and a sprinkling of sherried orange pistachios. I used the "Sherried Orange Walnuts" recipe also on this site, using pistachios instead of walnuts. I didn't have raspberries on hand, but nobody missed them.

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