This attractive and delicious recipe came from a family member who received it from a B&B many years ago.  It’s one of our family’s favorites in almost any season—perfect for a nice brunch.

Poached Pears with Craisins

Ingredients:

3 pears halved and cored (I prefer Bosc Pears for this)

2 Tablespoons orange marmalade

½ cup sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup orange juice, separated

2 Tablespoons butter

¼ cup craisins

1 teaspoon corn starch

Few pieces of crystallized ginger

Sour cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Place pears fairly close together, cut side down in casserole dish.

Sprinkle craisins around and cut a few pieces of crystallized ginger and sprinkle over pears.

In a large glass microwavable measuring cup combine marmalade, sugar, salt, butter and ½ cup orange juice.  Microwave on high for about 2 minutes until butter is melted.

Mix corn starch with ¼ cup orange juice and stir until dissolved.  Add to hot mixture and microwave an additional 30 seconds.  Stir well and pour over pears.

Bake for 30 minutes or until pears are tender.

Place pears round side down in individual serving dishes.

Spoon 1-2 Tablespoons sour cream into hole of each pear.  Drizzle a little sauce over each pear and serve warm.

Makes 6 servings