Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce Recipe

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Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 8 medium bosc pears
  • 2 cups pear juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 1-1/2 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries or 1 package (12 oz) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. If necessary, cut 1/4 in. from bottom so pears will sit flat. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the pear juice, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pears are tender.
  2. Remove the pears and place in serving dishes. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves from poaching liquid. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cranberry juice until smooth; stir into liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add raspberries and syrup. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
  3. In a blender or food processor, puree raspberry sauce in batches until smooth. Strain and discard seeds. Pour sauce over pears. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 171.44 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.33g 1%
Sodium 3.8mg 0%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.94g 14%
Sugars 12.75g 51%
Dietary Fiber 7.42g 30%
Protein 1.31g 3%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 28%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 39.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.09 Kcal (256 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.12g 1%
Sodium 1.36mg 0%
Potassium 45.97mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.3g 14%
Sugars 4.54g 51%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 30%
Protein 0.47g 3%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 28%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 14.2mg 4%

* 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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