Blushing Cranberry Pears
Blushing Cranberry Pears are poached in tangy cranberry juice with a warm hint of cinnamon, giving them a delicate rosy color and a gentle, spiced sweetness. The reduced poaching liquid adds a natural sheen and extra flavor. Perfect for a light dessert after a rich meal or a festive finish to a holiday spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blushing Cranberry Pears, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cranberry juice, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and keep simmering until the sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, peel the pears, keeping the stems attached.
- 2
Place the pears in the simmering juice and cover. Cook, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
When the pears are tender, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 4
Turn the pears a few times as they cool so the color stays even.
- Calories 191.56 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 0.68 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 47.3 g 17%
- Total Fat 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 6.18 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 36.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 246.07 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 1.91 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 28.29 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Blushing Cranberry Pears is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bosc Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry Juice Cocktail, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 191.56 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blushing Cranberry Pears made of?
- The main ingredients are Bosc Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Sugar. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Blushing Cranberry Pears?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 191.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blushing Cranberry Pears easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Blushing Cranberry Pears healthy?
- Blushing Cranberry Pears has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 191.56 calories and 0.68 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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