Burgundy Poached Pears Recipe

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Burgundy Poached Pears
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Directions:

  1. Peel pears and remove core from bottom end, leaving stem intact.
  2. If needed, slice about 1/4 inch from bottom of pears, so that they will sit flat.
  3. Brush pears with orange juice to prevent browning.
  4. Combine burgundy, cranberry juice, orange slices and cinnamon sticks in a dutch oven, bring to boil.
  5. Add pears, reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes until pears are tender, turning pears occasionally.
  6. Remove pears from pan, reserving 1 cup poaching liquid.
  7. Reserve remaining liquid.
  8. Discard orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
  9. Place each pear on a dessert plate.
  10. Top each pear with 2 tablespoons reserved poaching liquid.
  11. Garnish with orange rind curls and mint sprigs.
  12. The remaining poaching liquid can be chilled and combined with chilled ginger ale to make a delicious wine punch.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 400.8 Kcal (1678 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.99mg 0%
Potassium 589.75mg 13%
Total Carbs 71.49g 24%
Sugars 47.57g 190%
Dietary Fiber 9.27g 37%
Protein 2.04g 4%
Vitamin C 153.4mg 256%
Calcium 98.2mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.28 Kcal (257 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0.61mg 0%
Potassium 90.17mg 13%
Total Carbs 10.93g 24%
Sugars 7.27g 190%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 37%
Protein 0.31g 4%
Vitamin C 23.5mg 256%
Calcium 15mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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