Persian Poached Pears Recipe

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Persian Poached Pears
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Directions:

  1. Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from the bottom of each to level if necessary. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, grape juice, apricots, sugar, honey, lemon strip, clove, vanilla bean and seeds. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; place pears on their sides in saucepan and poach, uncovered, for 18-22 minutes or until pears are almost tender, basting occasionally with poaching liquid.
  3. Remove pears and apricots with a slotted spoon; cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Discard the vanilla bean, lemon strip and clove. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Place pears on dessert plates. Drizzle with poaching liquid. Sprinkle with apricots and almonds. Yield: 2 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 246.69 Kcal (1033 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.86g 7%
Sodium 15.32mg 1%
Potassium 333.28mg 7%
Total Carbs 52.62g 18%
Sugars 41.39g 166%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
Protein 2.02g 4%
Vitamin C 24.1mg 40%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 71.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 46.18 Kcal (193 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.91g 7%
Sodium 2.87mg 1%
Potassium 62.39mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.85g 18%
Sugars 7.75g 166%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 26%
Protein 0.38g 4%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 40%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 13.3mg 7%

* 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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