Caramelized Pears Recipe

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Caramelized Pears
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Squeeze juice from lemon.
  2. Measure and reserve 1 tblsp of juice; add remaining juice to cold water in large bowl.
  3. Pare, quarter and core one pear at a time and place in acidulated water.
  4. Drain pears; pat dry with paper toweling.
  5. Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. When foam subsides, add pears; increase heat to high.
  7. Saute pears until just golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  8. Add wine.
  9. Boil and cook until wine is reduced to thick glaze, about 5 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle pears with sugar and reserved lemon juice.
  11. Cook, stirring gently, over medium heat, until pears are lightly glazed.
  12. Give a good grind (but not too much) of coarse black pepper.
  13. Serve warm with a dollop of crème fraiche.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.29 Kcal (1056 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.75g 9%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 3.74mg 0%
Potassium 331.43mg 7%
Total Carbs 53.35g 18%
Sugars 39.13g 157%
Dietary Fiber 8.45g 34%
Protein 0.22g 0%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 29.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.1 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.89g 9%
Cholesterol 5.03mg 5%
Sodium 1.23mg 0%
Potassium 109.17mg 7%
Total Carbs 17.57g 18%
Sugars 12.89g 157%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 34%
Protein 0.07g 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 31%
Calcium 9.7mg 3%

* 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

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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