Spiced Shortcakes with Sauteed Pears Recipe

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Spiced Shortcakes with Sauteed Pears
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. To prepare shortcakes, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through ginger) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in 1/4 cup butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until butter pieces are pea-sized. Add milk and 1/4 cup water; stir just until moist. Drop dough by level 1/4 cup measures 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Flatten dough to 1/2-inch thickness using lightly floured hands. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Combine 1 tablespoon water and egg white. Brush egg white mixture over dough; sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
  4. To prepare filling, combine pears and lemon juice; toss to coat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pear mixture; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons brown sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  5. Split each shortcake in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Spoon about 1/3 cup pear mixture over bottom half of each shortcake; top each serving with top of shortcake and 1/4 cup yogurt.
  6. Shortcake Tips:
  7. When mixing the dough for shortcakes, use a light hand and work quickly for the most tender cakes. If the recipe calls for kneading the dough, knead lightly only a few times so the dough doesn't become overworked.
  8. Use a serrated knife to split the shortcakes. It will cut through the cakes without crumbling them.
  9. You can bake the shortcakes up to a day ahead. Cool completely, and store at room temperature in a large zip-top plastic bag. To reheat, wrap in foil and heat at 350° for 10 minutes.
  10. To freeze shortcakes, cool them completely, place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and freeze up to two months. Thaw at room temperature, then reheat as instructed above.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 320.65 Kcal (1342 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.12g 9%
Cholesterol 17.05mg 6%
Sodium 179.56mg 7%
Potassium 221.79mg 5%
Total Carbs 59.56g 20%
Sugars 19.92g 80%
Dietary Fiber 3.99g 16%
Protein 7.05g 14%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 229.5mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.19 Kcal (516 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.35g 9%
Cholesterol 6.55mg 6%
Sodium 68.98mg 7%
Potassium 85.21mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.88g 20%
Sugars 7.65g 80%
Dietary Fiber 1.53g 16%
Protein 2.71g 14%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 12%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 88.2mg 23%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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