Caramel Pears Belle Helene Recipe

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Caramel Pears Belle Helene
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
306
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Peel the ginger and cut into 1/4-inch-thick disks.
  2. In a deep saucepan large enough to hold the pear halves in a single layer, combine the ginger, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the water.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat; Cook the syrup until it turns a medium amber brown.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and carefully add the remaining 2 1/2 cups water.
  5. Stir until the caramel is completely dissolved then add the vanilla bean to the syrup.
  6. Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact and cut the pears in half lengthwise.
  7. Use a melon baller to remove the central core;Draw the melon baller from the core to the top of the pear, removing the interior stem, up to the top of the pear.
  8. Add the pears to the caramel syrup.
  9. Simmer and cook the pears, uncovered, until they are tender but not mushy when pierced with a sharp knife, 15 to 20 minutes (the length of poaching time depends on the ripeness of the fruit).
  10. Stir in the pear brandy, if using.
  11. Remove the pan from heat and let the pears cool to room temperature in the poaching liquid.
  12. The pears can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated in the poaching liquid for up to 2 days.
  13. To serve, drain the pears and place each pear half on a dessert plate.
  14. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside or on top of the poached pear. Drizzle with caramel sauce (or chocolate if preferred).
  15. Sprinkle with the pistachios and serve immediately.
  16. Enjoy! :).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 306.35 Kcal (1283 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.63g 16%
Cholesterol 39.04mg 13%
Sodium 73.15mg 3%
Potassium 198.85mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.43g 16%
Sugars 33.5g 134%
Dietary Fiber 3.09g 12%
Protein 4.44g 9%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 134.7mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.08 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.79g 16%
Cholesterol 13.9mg 13%
Sodium 26.04mg 3%
Potassium 70.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 17.6g 16%
Sugars 11.93g 134%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 12%
Protein 1.58g 9%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 7%
Calcium 48mg 13%

* 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

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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