Asian Pears with Vanilla-Poached Kumquats Recipe

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Asian Pears with Vanilla-Poached Kumquats

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 vanilla bean , halved lengthwise
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 lb kumquats (20), ends trimmed , sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick, and seeded
3 lb asian pear (4 large), peeled, cored , and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.06 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.38g	1%
Sodium	6.06mg	0%
Potassium	257.37mg	5%
Total Carbs	39.66g	13%
Sugars	28.69g	115%
Dietary Fiber	7.25g	29%
Protein	0.76g	2%
Vitamin C	25.1mg	42%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	40.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	67.84 Kcal (284 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.17g	1%
Sodium	2.65mg	0%
Potassium	112.6mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.35g	13%
Sugars	12.55g	115%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	29%
Protein	0.33g	2%
Vitamin C	11mg	42%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	17.7mg	4%

* 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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