Poached Pears with Orange Cream
Healthy Cooking
February/March 2009 issue
Page: 57
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 45 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
2 medium firm pears
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
Additional grated orange peel, optional
Directions:
Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut a small slice
from the bottom of each to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides
in a large saucepan. Add the water, wine, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until pears are almost
tender, turning once.
Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, confectioners' sugar, orange peel and
extract. Refrigerate until serving.
Remove pears with a slotted spoon; cool to room temperature. Discard
cooking liquid. Place pears on dessert plates. Serve with orange cream. Garnish
with additional grated orange peel if desired. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts
One serving: 1 pear with 2 tablespoons cream Calories: 239 Fat: 3 g Saturated
Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 23 mg Carbohydrate: 46 g Fiber: 5 g Protein:
3 g
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