Poached Pears in Almond Sauce Recipe

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Poached Pears in Almond Sauce
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  1. In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, lemon slice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Carefully peel pears, leaving stem attached; add to sugar mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender, turning occasionally.
  2. Carefully remove pears and set aside. Add red-hots to sugar syrup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until syrup is reduced by half. Remove from the heat; discard lemon and cinnamon.
  3. Stir in extracts. Return pears to sauce; cool to room temperature. To serve, spoon sauce onto dessert plates; top with pears. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 2 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 308.22 Kcal (1290 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.82g 7%
Sodium 9.43mg 0%
Potassium 308.92mg 7%
Total Carbs 67.06g 22%
Sugars 52.44g 210%
Dietary Fiber 7.12g 28%
Protein 2.2g 4%
Vitamin C 22.5mg 37%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 57.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.76 Kcal (346 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 7%
Sodium 2.53mg 0%
Potassium 82.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 18g 22%
Sugars 14.08g 210%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 28%
Protein 0.59g 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 37%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 15.4mg 6%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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