Star Anise Poached Pears Recipe

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Star Anise Poached Pears
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Directions:

  1. Combine sugar 2 tablespoons water, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean in a heavy large saucepan.
  2. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. Increase heat and boil with out stirring until syrup turns a deep amber color, occasionally brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 9 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat add 1 1/4 cups of water (the mixture will bubble vigorously).
  5. Bring to a simmer, stirring until pieces of caramel dissolve.
  6. Add pears, cover and simmer until tender, turning pears once about 5 minutes.
  7. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to bowl.
  8. Boil liquid in sauce pan until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.
  9. Pour syrup over pears toss gently to coat.
  10. Chill until cold.
  11. Serve cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 58.35 Kcal (244 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1.93mg 0%
Potassium 0.3mg 0%
Total Carbs 15g 5%
Sugars 14.7g 59%
Calcium 8.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60.49 Kcal (253 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 0.31mg 0%
Total Carbs 15.55g 5%
Sugars 15.24g 59%
Calcium 8.6mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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