Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears Recipe

Melt hearts this Valentine's Day with these stunning Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears! A simple yet elegant dessert, these tender pears simmered in a sweet and spicy cranberry-cinnamon sauce are irresistible. Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing treat. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 510 mins

Calories 388.7 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears

Black Cherry Jell O
1 cup boiling water
1 (46 ounce) can cranberry juice cocktail
Cinnamon Sticks
6 whole cloves
6 medium ripe but firm pears

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How to Make Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears

In your crock pot, combine 1 (3 ounce) package of cranberry flavored gelatin and 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
Stir in 1 (46 ounce) can cranberry juice cocktail, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 6 whole cloves.
Gently add 6 medium ripe but firm pears, turning them in the syrup to coat all sides.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Turn pears once halfway through the cooking time.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled. The delicious cranberry sauce is also wonderful poured over yogurt or pancakes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

293g

Fat

Carbs

33g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears?

Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears takes about 525 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 510 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears?

Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears has approximately 388.7 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears?

The key ingredients for Crock Pot Brilliant Red Pears are Black Cherry Jell O, Boiling Water, Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Cinnamon Sticks, Cloves, Pears. See the full list with measurements above.