Vanilla - Cider Poached Pears Recipe

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Vanilla - Cider Poached Pears
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Directions:

  1. Cut pears in half lengthwise and place them in one layer in a pan.
  2. Cover with cider (start with 3 cups).
  3. Add vanilla bean and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook until barely tender (8 to 10 minutes- time will vary depending on ripeness of pears)- test with wooden skewer.
  5. Allow pears to cool in the cider (refrigerate overnight if you wish).
  6. Thinly slice orange peel, removing all white pith.
  7. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave over low heat, stir in peel and stir to coat.
  8. Arrange to dry on a rack or plate.
  9. At serving time, serve each pear in a bowl with fresh orange juice and a sprinkle of candied peel.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 445.92 Kcal (1867 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.69g 6%
Cholesterol 4.82mg 2%
Sodium 35.25mg 1%
Potassium 888.11mg 19%
Total Carbs 107.22g 36%
Sugars 88.22g 353%
Dietary Fiber 7.22g 29%
Protein 1.51g 3%
Vitamin C 46.6mg 78%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 108.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.85 Kcal (251 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.49g 6%
Cholesterol 0.65mg 2%
Sodium 4.73mg 1%
Potassium 119.21mg 19%
Total Carbs 14.39g 36%
Sugars 11.84g 353%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 29%
Protein 0.2g 3%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 78%
Calcium 14.6mg 11%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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