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Ingredients

6 medium pears Bosc,
Bartlett, or Anjou

3 cups Honeycrisp
apple cider
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons
cinnamon ground
2 teaspoons cloves
ground
1 teaspoon allspice
ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
ground
1/2 teaspoon Chinese
five spice
3 cups cottage
cheese, 1%

December 4, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

A warm and elegant dessert for the holiday season! These Spiced Cider
Poached Pears are infused with flavors of cinnamon and spices, perfect for
a cozy night in or entertaining guests.

Instructions

1. Peel pears and leave whole. If needed cut bottoms, so they will sit
flat.
2. Whisk together apple cider, orange juice, and spices.
3. Add pears to the Instant pot, stem up and pour in cider mixture.
4. Secure the cooker lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed
position.
5. Cook at high pressure for 6 minutes.
6. When cooking is complete, use a quick release.
7. With a slotted spoon, carefully remove the pears from the pot and
set aside.
8. Turn cooker to sauté and bring poaching liquid to a boil, continue
cooking, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until liquid is
reduced to a thick sauce.
9. In food processor with S blade attachment, add cottage cheese
and process until smooth.
10. Leave pears whole and serve on a bed of cottage cheese with two
tablespoons of the reduced sauce.
11. Enjoy!