Brandied Pears Recipe

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Brandied Pears
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Ingredients:

  • 8 firm ripe pears (such as bosc , anjou or large-size seckels free of bruises and blemishes)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp clove
  • 1/2-3/4 cup good-quality brandy

Directions:

  1. Remove stems and discard and then peel. Cut the fruit in half lengthwise and core . Place the pears in a glass bowl and set aside.
  2. To make the syrup: Combine in a large pot the water, sugar, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and simmer the syrup uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  3. Using the wooden spoon, add the pears to the hot syrup, and stir to coat well. Raise the heat under the pears and bring the syrup to a gentle boil, carefully turning over the fruit with the spoon.
  4. Cook the pears, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender but not too soft when pierced with a fork. Watch the fruit carefully and don't let it scorch.
  5. Remove the pears from the heat and stir in the brandy. Remove the pan from the heat and set on a wire rack to cool. Then, transfer the pears to a glass or porcelain bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Chill completely before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 582.76 Kcal (2440 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 8.53mg 0%
Potassium 420.08mg 9%
Total Carbs 129.02g 43%
Sugars 109.12g 436%
Dietary Fiber 11.03g 44%
Protein 0.04g 0%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 24%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 54.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.37 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1.38mg 0%
Potassium 68.03mg 9%
Total Carbs 20.89g 43%
Sugars 17.67g 436%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 44%
Protein 0.01g 0%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 24%
Calcium 8.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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