Pears With Maple Syrup, Pecans and Cranberries - Microwave Recipe

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Pears With Maple Syrup, Pecans and Cranberries - Microwave
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Directions:

  1. Microwave method:.
  2. Place the peeled, cored and halved pears into a microwaveable dish. Place them cut side down.
  3. Scatter the dried cranberries over the pears.
  4. Pour 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup over the pears & cranberries & cover with microwaveable cling film.
  5. Microwave on High for 3 minutes until softened, stirring half way through.
  6. Uncover and leave to cool off slightly for a few minutes.
  7. Stir the pecan nuts through the syrup.
  8. Spoon into serving dishes making sure EVERYONE gets some nutty syrup & cranberries! (1 pear - 2 halves per person!).
  9. Drizzle over the remaining maple syrup.
  10. Serve with ice cream or creme fraiche. Yoghurt is nice with this dessert too.
  11. Oven baking method:.
  12. Pre-heat oven to 200 C or 400°F.
  13. Follow recipe as above, making sure the dish is oven proof!
  14. Bake for about 45 minutes or until pears are soft but still holding their shape.
  15. Mix in nuts as before and serve as before.
  16. (These can also be cooked in a deep frying pan, skillet or wok on top of the stove with a lid placed over them; Bring them to a slow boil and then simmer gently for about 30 - 45 minutes. Serve as before.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 294.41 Kcal (1233 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.95g 25%
Sodium 3.81mg 0%
Potassium 321.88mg 7%
Total Carbs 40.03g 13%
Sugars 29.26g 117%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g 30%
Protein 1.91g 4%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 45.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.01 Kcal (574 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.42g 25%
Sodium 1.77mg 0%
Potassium 149.79mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.63g 13%
Sugars 13.62g 117%
Dietary Fiber 3.49g 30%
Protein 0.89g 4%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 12%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 21.2mg 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

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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