Burgundy Pears - French Homemade Recipe

Prep: 15 Minuts Cook: 3 to 4 hours (on low in a slow cooker) Numbers of Serves: 6 Serves

This recipe brings together a variety of health benefits, starting with the pears, which are packed with dietary fiber that supports good digestion and keeps your heart healthy. Pears are also a great source of essential vitamins like Vitamin C and potassium. By using comforting spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, you get a natural boost of antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the body. If you choose to make the recipe with grape juice, you add even more heart-healthy antioxidants to the dish. Plus, using a slow cooker is a great cooking method because it gently simmers the fruit, helping to lock in all these wonderful nutrients without requiring heavy oils or fats.

Ingredients

6 medium ripe pears

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup Burgundy wine or grape juice

3 tablespoons orange marmalade

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Dash salt

Whipped cream cheese

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Instructions

Peel pears, leaving stems intact. Core from the bottom. Stand pears upright in a 5-qt. slow cooker.

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, wine or grape juice, marmalade, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Carefully pour over pears. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until tender.

To serve, drizzle pears with sauce. Garnish with whipped cream cheese.