Slow Cooker Pears
Did you know that your slow cooker makes desserts? That's right! Prepare to be astounded by the wonderful flavors in this Slow Cooker Pears recipe. The easy healthy desserts recipe is ideal for busy home cooks.
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 6 fresh pears
- 1 cup all-natural apple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter substitute suitable for baking
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 12 ounce jar reduced sugar apricot preserves
Instructions
- Peel pears, leaving them whole with stem intact. Place in slow cooker.
- Add apple juice, vanilla, butter substitute and cinnamon stick, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Remove pears with slotted spoon. Place in individual dessert dishes.
- Heat apricot preserves in small saucepan until melted. Top each pear with preserves sauce.