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Poached Rum Raisin Pears
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon dark rum
1 1/2 lb firm-ripe bosc or anjou pears (3 large), peeled, cored, and each cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions:
1. Combine 1/3 cup rum with remaining ingredients in a 10-inch heavy skillet and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pears are just tender, about 10 minutes. Remove lid and boil mixture, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to a syrup, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in remaining tablespoon rum and serve warm or at room temperature.
2. Each serving contains about 220 calories and 2 grams fat. Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet See Nutrition Data's analysis of this recipe ›
By RecipeOfHealth.com