Blushing Cranberry Pears

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2

Delightful Blushing Cranberry Pear Recipe Perfect for any Occasion

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
	1/4 cup white sugar
	1 cinnamon stick
	8 Bosc pears , peeled with stems intact

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

180

Sugar

37g

Fat

This Blushing Cranberry Pear dessert recipe is a great way to showcase the natural beauty and flavor of Bosc pears. These pears have a subtle sweet flavor, a buttery texture, and a slightly grainy consistency. Paired with the tangy and tart Cranberry juice cocktail, this dessert is a tasty and healthy way to finish a meal. The cinnamon stick adds just the right amount of spice to balance the sweetness of the pears and juice. Whether served as a standalone dessert or paired with ice cream, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, combine cranberry juice, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Heat up to boiling, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
2.	Add pears to the pot, ensuring that they are fully submerged in the liquid.
3.	Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let pears cook in the liquid for 35-40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.
4.	Once pears are tender, remove them from the pot and allow the liquid to boil until it thickens.
5.	Once thickened, remove cinnamon stick from the liquid and pour the liquid over the pears.

PROS

This Blushing Cranberry Pear dessert is light, refreshing, and flavorful.

Perfect for any season, it can be served cold or warm.

CONS

May be too sweet for those who prefer less sugar in their desserts.
Pears may become overly soft if cooked for too long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pears are rich in fiber, which can aid in digestion and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Cranberry juice is full of antioxidants that can help prevent urinary tract infections and boost immune function.