Marguerite D'anjou Pear Cake Recipe

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Marguerite D'anjou Pear Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs pears , which should be nice and soft, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-3/4-inch chunks
  • 1/2 lemon , zest and juice
  • 1 tbsp brandy
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350Ëš Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of a 9 -round springform pan with parchment paper, then grease the bottom and sides of the pan. Set on a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the pear chunks, lemon zest and juice and brandy. Set aside.
  3. Over medium heat in a large saucepan, melt the butter, being careful not to let it brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour, baking powder and sugar. Gradually stir in the egg whites (or two whole eggs). Fold in the pears and any accumulated juices then pour batter in the prepared cake tin. Bake in the middle of the oven for 50 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  4. Cool the cake in its tin for a few minutes, then turn out and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 220.97 Kcal (925 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.79g 12%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 30.82mg 1%
Potassium 265.63mg 6%
Total Carbs 34.23g 11%
Sugars 17.85g 71%
Dietary Fiber 3.95g 16%
Protein 3.26g 7%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.46 Kcal (555 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.67g 12%
Cholesterol 12.19mg 7%
Sodium 18.48mg 1%
Potassium 159.23mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.52g 11%
Sugars 10.7g 71%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 16%
Protein 1.95g 7%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 31.8mg 5%

* 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

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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