Asian Pears With Vanilla Poached Kumquats Recipe

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Asian Pears With Vanilla Poached Kumquats
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 vanilla bean , halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 lb kumquat, ends trimmed , sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick, and seeded
  • 3 lbs asian pears, peeled, cored , and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick (4 large)

Directions:

  1. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into water with lime juice in a small heavy saucepan, then add pod, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer 3 minutes.
  3. Add kumquats and simmer, covered, until they just begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Put pears in a heatproof bowl. Pour kumquats and syrup over pears and toss gently, then cool.
  5. Chill fruit, covered, at least 2 hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 67.66 Kcal (283 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.38g 1%
Sodium 4.53mg 0%
Potassium 79.5mg 2%
Total Carbs 16.66g 6%
Sugars 13.36g 53%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 11%
Protein 0.76g 2%
Vitamin C 18.9mg 32%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 26.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.92 Kcal (376 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Sodium 6.02mg 0%
Potassium 105.66mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.15g 6%
Sugars 17.75g 53%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 25.2mg 32%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 35.3mg 3%

* 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

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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