Poached Pears in Saffron Citrus Syrup Recipe

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Poached Pears in Saffron Citrus Syrup
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Directions:

  1. Place the first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan with 2 cups of water.
  2. Heat, stirring, over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the pears and cook, covered for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
  5. Remove pears from liquid, and bring it back to boil, uncovered.
  6. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the syrup has reduced by half.
  7. Remove the vanilla bean and drizzle syrup over the pears.
  8. Serve with biscotti.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 163.8 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.15g 0%
Cholesterol 3.63mg 1%
Sodium 3.69mg 0%
Potassium 140.52mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.82g 14%
Sugars 36.27g 145%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 14%
Protein 0.19g 0%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 11.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.94 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Cholesterol 2.42mg 1%
Sodium 2.45mg 0%
Potassium 93.45mg 3%
Total Carbs 28.48g 14%
Sugars 24.12g 145%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 14%
Protein 0.12g 0%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 8%
Calcium 7.7mg 1%

* 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

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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