Poached pears
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 pear
Calories 85
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | Trace | |
| Total fat | Trace | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Simmering pears in fruit juice produces a simple but elegant dessert.
Ingredients
(SERVES 4)- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 1/4 cups apple juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 whole pears
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the juices, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to mix evenly.
Peel the pears and leave the stems. Remove the core from the bottom of the pear. Place in a shallow pan. Add the juice mixture to the pan and set over medium heat. Simmer for about 30 minutes, turning pears frequently. Don't boil.
Transfer the pears to individual serving plates. Garnish with raspberries and orange zest and serve immediately.
Last Updated: May 19th, 2021