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SkinnyMS

Slow Cooker Cranberry Poached Pears

This sweet and healthy dessert brings the flavors of the season to the dinner table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Holiday, Plant-Based, Slow Cooker
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 224kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 6 pears bosc or anjou work well, but other varieties should work too, peeled
  • 6 cups cranberry juice fruit juice sweetened, no sugar or artificial sweeteners added
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup substitutes- agave nectar, coconut palm sugar, sucanat, or honey
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 orange peeled
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 inch ginger root with peel, sliced or 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 2 pods star anise optional
  • 3 teaspoons arrowroot starch or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 8 to 10 mint leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Add the cranberry juice, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and ginger to the crockpot. Place the whole, peeled pears in the crockpot. Pears will float and can be turned periodically during cooking. Cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Place the arrowroot or cornstarch in a bowl, and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the poaching liquid. Strain over the pot to remove the cinnamon sticks, ginger, star anise, orange peels, and raisins. Reserve the plumped raisins for serving.
  • Heat the liquid over high heat, and pour in the arrowroot or cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until a syrupy consistency is achieved.
  • Let cool for a bit. Pour the cranberry syrup over the top of the poached pears, add in the plumped raisins, and add a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla frozen yogurt to serve. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pear, raisins, and syrup | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 46g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 12
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 12